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If you want to buy potatoes to be processed into baby solids, make sure to choose quality ones, Moms. Come on, check out some tips for getting high quality potatoes.
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Choosing Quality Potatoes for MPASI
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Quoting Street DirectoryWhen buying potatoes, choose a firm, smooth skin and no sprouts or blemishes. Avoid potatoes with wrinkled skin, sprouting eyes, cut surfaces, soft or dark spots, areas that are rotting – usually on the tips, or sunken spots.
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If possible, buy potatoes that are clean enough but not washed, Moms. Washed potatoes will spoil more quickly. If the potato looks dented or stained, it’s best not to buy it as this can harbor bacteria or fungi.
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Avoid buying potatoes with a greenish color. This indicates that the potato has been exposed to light during storage, which can produce a bitter taste and may be toxic to some people.
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Also choose potatoes that feel heavy when held and are uniform in size and shape. So that the potatoes cook at the same time and are easier to peel.
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Store potatoes in a well-ventilated and cool place. Cold temperatures such as in the refrigerator cause the potato starch to turn to sugar, resulting in a sweet taste and discoloration when cooked.
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Avoid storing potatoes in areas that reach high temperatures or under sinks and next to large appliances. Reported Potato GoodnessIt is also best not to store potatoes in too much sun.
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If you are confused about where to store potatoes, then you can store them in plastic bags and paper bags with holes. This method can also extend the shelf life of potatoes.
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