TikTok user asks viewers if potatoes belong in the fridge It can be tempting to store all your vegetables in the fridge, especially in the summer when insects are buzzing around and heat makes produce expire at a quicker rate. However, Addison LaBonte, a recipe developer and founder of Watch Learn Eat , has advised to not store potatoes in the fridge if you can avoid it. She said: “Putting potatoes in the fridge can increase the amount of sugar they contain, which is what can give them that sweet taste, and lead to a chemical reaction leading to higher levels of a chemical called acrylamide when the potatoes are baked, fried or roasted at high temperatures.
“This can pose a health problem and may be why you see some places suggest against storing potatoes in the fridge if at all possible.” Instead, potatoes should always be stored at room temperature, preferably somewhere dark and cool in your kitchen where they will keep fresh if stored correctly. Read more: Cucumber storage method causes 'accelerated decay' - avoid this mistake The best way to keep potatoes fresh is to keep them away from heat and moisture (Image: Getty) Addison said: “When storing at room temperature, make sure to put your potatoes in a basket, crate, paper bag, cardboard box, or bin that's loosely covered so they are well-ventilated.
Whole, uncooked potatoes can usually last up to two weeks if stored properly at room temperature. “Once raw potatoes have been cut they'll last about 24 hours. You .