How to avoid sprouting potatoes: an ingenious life hack

Potatoes are one of the most popular crops in the world, grown and consumed in almost every country. It is appreciated not only for its pleasant taste, but also for its versatility and nutritional value.

However, storing potatoes can sometimes be a real challenge, especially when they start to sprout. The Mirror has learned how to deal with this problem .

Potato sprouting can lead to a loss of product quality, a decrease in its nutritional value, and even the appearance of harmful substances that make the vegetable unsafe for consumption. However, a simple life hack with apples can stop this process or at least slow it down.

How can apples prevent potatoes from sprouting?

Apples emit a natural gas called ethylene, also called a "ripening regulator." It can slow down or even stop the process of potato germination. All you have to do is put some fruit in the storage area of the tuber.

The main thing to remember is that potatoes should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place. However, you should avoid the refrigerator, as too low a temperature can cause potato starch to turn into sugar, which can become carcinogenic when cooked.

It is also worth noting that ethylene can have the opposite effect on some other fruits and vegetables. It will accelerate their ripening, so you should not store apples next to onions, melon, broccoli, and peaches.

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