“Any exposure to heat, direct sunlight or moisture will make them sprout and eventually spoil.
“Your potatoes may even turn green from being in the light as photosynthesis can prompt the production of chlorophyll and even solanine, a poison that can be harmful if ingested in large amounts.”
While some of us keep potatoes in the fridge Hutt recommended against doing so.
She continued: “Although there is some debate whether potatoes belong in the fridge, this is often too cold for them and can turn the potato’s starches into sugars, leading to discolouration.
“The best place for a potato is a pantry, ideally in a mesh or hessian bag where some air can get to it (definitely not in a sealed plastic tub), and away from other produce.
“Onions are particularly nasty pantry companions for potatoes – the ethylene gas that onions emit will make your potatoes spoil before their time, while the moisture in potatoes can cause your onions to turn mushy; keep separate to ensure a long life for both”.
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