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Why You Should Never Store Potatoes In The Fridge By Lindsey Reynolds Aug. 17, 2025 5:20 pm EST

At first glance, your refrigerator seems like the perfect spot for storing just about anything fresh: crisp greens, leftovers, condiments, and the occasional midnight cheese snack . But when it comes to potatoes, your fridge is the last place they belong. It's not just about taste or texture; it's about chemistry. Storing potatoes in cold temperatures can actually trigger chemical reactions that affect their flavor, nutritional value, and even safety, which is why spuds and refrigeration just don't mix.

These starchy tubers react to temperature changes in all kinds of complex ways. When you stash your potatoes in the fridge (typically kept aroun

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