# Does Storing Potatoes in the Fridge Raise the Sugar Content?
Your refrigerator's crisper drawer is ideal for storing most vegetables, including potatoes. However, if you plan to fry the potatoes, the refrigerator isn't the best storage place because the starch in the potatoes converts to sugar in the cool temperatures. As a result, the sugar carmelizes during the frying process and French fries or hash browns turn a shade of muddy brown instead of the usual appetizing, rich golden color. Refrigeration doesn't alter the shade of boiled or baked potatoes, and in fact, the increased sugar content may give the potatoes a sweeter flavor.
Things You'll Need
- Perforated plastic bag
Instructions
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Store potatoes between 42 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit if you intend to use the potatoes for frying. A cool, dark basement, closet or attic works well.
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Avoid garages or other storage places where the potatoes are in danger of freezing. Conversely, warmer temperatures above 50 degrees cause potatoes to sprout and become soft.
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Keep the potatoes cooler if you plan to use them for boiling, baking or microwaving. For these purposes, your refrigerator's crisper drawer -- with a temperature between 35 and 38 degrees -- is fine.
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Place potatoes in a plastic bag with several holes poked in the sides for either storage method. The holes allow ventilation that prevents the potatoes from rotting. Never store potatoes in an airtight bag or container.
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