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Black spots are usually bruises which are caused by rough handling. One type of bruising happens when the skin is broken. The potato forms a… Read More »Why Do Potatoes Get Black Spots?

Steam the sweet potatoes for about 10 minutes or until the slices are fork tender. To prepare sweet potatoes for cooking, scrub each potato with… Read More »How Do I Cook Sweet Potatoes After Peeling Them?

3-4 days. To store cut sweet potatoes, submerge them in cold water and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To freeze cut sweet potatoes,… Read More »How Long Can You Leave Sweet Potatoes Soaking In Water?

The moldy looking spots are a more serious condition that can develop from the bruises, called fusarium. The potatoes are still safe to eat, just… Read More »Can You Eat Potatoes With Black Spots On Skin?

According to that outlet, for cooking, “1 pound of sweet potatoes equals about three medium whole, 2 cups mashed, or 3 1/2 to 4 cups… Read More »How Many Sweet Potatoes Is 4 Pounds?

Method 1. If you would be flash freezing, arrange the peeled yam on the prepared lined baking sheet in a single layer. Place it in… Read More »Can You Freeze Peeled Uncooked Yams?

Can you freeze raw sweet potatoes? It’s not recommended to freeze raw sweet potato fries or cubes. They won’t hold up well in the freezer… Read More »Can Sweet Potatoes Be Frozen Without Blanching?

But there is a great rule of thumb to consider when you go to purchase raw potatoes (which are conveniently sold by the pound, so… Read More »How Many People Does A Pound Of Sweet Potatoes Serve?

The chlorogenic acid combines with iron ions in the potato and oxygen absorbed from the atmosphere and cooking water, creating the dark pigment. It looks… Read More »Why Does My Cooked Sweet Potato Have Black Spots?

“I didn’t know you could eat sweet potato raw,” our Food Director Rhoda Boone said. Turns out a lot of people think you have to… Read More »Can You Eat Crunchy Sweet Potato?