We're used to storing vegetables in the refrigerator to help them stay crisp and fresh longer. But there's one vegetable you should never store in the fridge: potatoes. Turns out the cool temps actually turn the natural starches into sugar, which breaks down the potato and affects the flavor. Potatoes can last a long time if you leave them in a paper bag in a cool, dark place. Keeping them away from light prevents them from turning green, too. And keep them away from other produce, which can force the potatoes to sprout and turn bad.
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