Tag: Refrigerating potatoes

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), storing raw potatoes in the refrigerator can increase levels of acrylamide, a chemical that forms when cooked at high heat. This is one of the key reasons why you should not refrigerate potatoes, along with preserving their optimal flavor and texture.

According to agricultural guides, storing raw potatoes in colder-than-ideal temperatures, like a refrigerator, can indeed make them taste sweeter. This surprising transformation is a result of a natural biochemical process that affects the potato's composition and can also impact its texture and cooking properties.