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My Potatoes Turned Black

Why did my potatoes turn black?

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Almost always there are two reasons the potatoes turned black... exposure to air or oxygen and black spot bruising. As soon as the potatoes are cut I would try to get them into some sort of water and acid mixture, usually a gallon of water needs 1 tablespoon of concentrated lemon juice or white wine vinegar. Here are a few Dr. Potato blogs that will help explain this:

  • How Long Can Peeled Idaho® Potatoes Sit in Water?
  • Potatoes Turning Black After Being Cooked and Peeled in a Commercial Peeler
  • Oxidizing potatoes

The bruising comes from storing the potatoes too cold. A pressure bruise will show up underneath the skin but the blackening may not appear until the potato is boiled or cooked in some manner. Here is a link explaining:

  • It's Natural to Have Potato Bruising

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