AboutCarol Schlitt Expertise I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Question Hi Carol,
Is it ok to store potatoes in their original plastic bag? I've always thought they
would rot faster. I keep them in my pantry in a basket. Does it matter?
Thanks!
Answer Hi Jennifer,
Potatoes store best when they have some air circulation. If left in the store plastic bag they tend to deteriorate faster due to the lack of air circulation.
If kept in the original bag it's best to poke a couple of holes before storage.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illiois Extension
