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QuestionFor how long can I leave potatoes in waterCommunity AnswerLeave the potatoes long enough for the dirt to settle at the bottom of the sink. This shouldn't take longer than 20 minutes.
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QuestionCan you use soap?Community AnswerNo, never use soap to clean potatoes. Keep scrubbing them until the dirt comes off. Soap residue can be difficult to get off, an it will make the potatoes taste bad.
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QuestionI have a stock of 40 pounds of potatoes and found one wet-looking potato; when I turned it over it had worms in that look like maggots. Can I use the other potatoes? They still look okay.Community AnswerYes, you can still use the other potatoes. Remove all other potatoes and throw away the sack in case there are worms still in the bag. Wash all potatoes and make sure there are no worms on the others. After washing the potatoes, store them in the refrigerator and try and use them soon as possible
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QuestionIs there a way to remove systemic pesticide from potatoes?Community AnswerNo, I'm afraid not.
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QuestionIs it necessary to wash potatoes after peeling them as well?Community AnswerIf you are planning to make them crispy, washing potatoes will remove the starch. But if you plan on boiling them anyway, you should be OK.
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QuestionCan I wash the potatoes the night before I need them?Community AnswerYes, you can wash them the night before you need to use them, but allow them to dry overnight. You do not need to soak them overnight.
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