In an enthusiastic nod to this newfound knowledge, Love Food Hate Waste - the UK's crusader against culinary castoffs - has updated its online guidance saying: "UK households waste 180,000 tonnes of fresh potatoes every year because we don't use them in time, so this change has the potential to make a massive impact on food waste.
They championed the departure from old wisdom by declaring: "That's right – while the old guidance was to store your spuds in a cool, dry and dark place, such as a cupboard, we're now recommending that they should be kept in the fridge at below 5 degrees Celsius (check your fridge is at the optimal temperature to help all your fruit and veg last longer!).
Best place to keep potatoes to keep them fresh longer - it's not the cupboard Potatoes are renowned for their sturdy shelf life, yet kitchen experts have long been locked in debate over the prime spot to stash them for optimal longevity.
Nevertheless, a fresh revelation has emerged, claiming that the humble fridge is actually the hero that can triple your tubers' staying power compared to the traditional cupboard method.
In the past, food experts strongly discouraged storing potatoes in fridges due to fears that the starch would transform into extra sugars.
