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Is It Safe To Boil Potatoes Covered With Aluminum Foil?

Hi, I was curious if it is safe to boil potatoes with each potato covered with aluminum foil. Many thanks for considering my request.
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Can I Use Plastic Wrap To Make My Own Microwave Ready Potatoes At Home?

Can I use plastic wrap and make my own plastic wrap microwave ready potatoes at home ahead of time and store them like the already plastic wrapped ones at the grocery store?
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Will My Sprouting Seed Potatoes Stay Good Until Planting Season?

I have seed potatoes that are heavily sprouting in February. We plant them at the end of May, beginning of June in our zone. Can I knock off the sprouts now, and will they be good and re-sprout for our planting time?
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How Do I Keep My Sliced, Or Diced Potatoes From Oxidizing?

I do a great deal of freeze drying with my Harvest Right machine. I've held back on potatoes because because of the oxidation issue. How do I keep my sliced, or diced potatoes from oxidizing while I process them for the freeze dryer? I assume that I can put them straight from the water into the freeze dryer without drying them off because the freeze dryer will remove the moisture during it's processing. Can I just soak them in the cold water/lemon juice bath, or do I need to blanch as well?
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Do Older Potatoes Lose Water More Quickly Than Fresh Potatoes?

Do older potatoes lose water more quickly than fresh potatoes? If so, why?
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What Happens If I Eat A Bad Potato?

What happens if I eat a bad potato? 
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Does Covering Potatoes Make Them Sprout Quicker?

Does covering potatoes make them sprout quicker?
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Is It Safe To Eat My Leftover Potatoes Eight Days Later?

I cooked a roast one week ago with potatoes. The leftovers have been in my refrigerator. Is it safe to eat the potatoes eight days later? Can I fry them?
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Local Idaho Companies that Produce Potato Chips

I love Idaho potato chips, they are my favorite! Can you tell me if I can buy these chips from any local Idaho companies?
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