How long is sweet potato good for in the refrigerator?

Table of Contents:

1. How long is sweet potato good for in the refrigerator?
2. What are the black bits in potatoes?
3. Why do sweet potatoes turn black when cooking?
4. How do you know if a sweet potato is off?
5. Can you cook sweet potatoes and freeze them?

How long is sweet potato good for in the refrigerator?

3 months

What are the black bits in potatoes?

These spots are called internal black spot and are essentially bruising that occurs from the potatoes lying against each other for an extended period of time. The moldy looking spots are a more serious condition that can develop from the bruises, called fusarium.

Why do sweet potatoes turn black when cooking?

Basically, you should know that the amount of phenolic compounds in sweet potatoes is considerably high. ... The chlorogenic acid basically combines with the iron ions found in the potatoes and the oxygen that is absorbed from the surroundings as well as the cooking water, thus creating a dark color.

How do you know if a sweet potato is off?

Some common traits of bad sweet potatoes are discoloration and growths through the skin. They will begin to get soft and wet (water will leak out) and then turn brown and/or black. If part of the sweet potato goes bad, the whole potato should be thrown out as the flavor is affected.

Can you cook sweet potatoes and freeze them?

Scrub the sweet potatoes, poke each in a few places with a fork, and place on the oven rack. Bake the sweet potatoes for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Let the potatoes cool for about an hour in the oven. Wrap the cooled sweet potatoes in foil and freeze them whole in freezer bags for up to 12 months.