POTATOES (ALL VARIETIES EXCEPT SWEET POTATOES AND YAMS) — FRESH, RAW
Pantry
1-2 weeks (at normal room temperature)
Freezer
10-12 months
Tips
Time shown is for storage at normal room temperature — if stored in cool (45-55° F) dark area, potatoes will last about 2-3 months.
Store potatoes in a loosely covered bag or basket to allow for air circulation.
Do not refrigerate raw potatoes; doing so can give them a sweet taste and cause them to darken when cooked.
Do not store potatoes near onions, as the chemical reaction will speed the spoilage of both.
Raw potatoes do not freeze well; cook before freezing.
To freeze: (1) Wash, peel and boil potatoes until tender; (2) Mash potatoes and allow to cool; (3) Place in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags.
Freezer time shown is for best quality only — foods kept constantly frozen at 0° F will keep safe indefinitely.
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