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Why Don’t Idaho Potatoes Have The Non-GMO Seal/Certification On The Bag?

Why don’t Idaho Potatoes have the non-GMO seal/certification on the bag?
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Can You Add Sugar And Salt To Water If You Are Brining Fries?

Can you add sugar and salt to water if you are brining fries?
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I Cure Potatoes For 4 Days At 93°F And I Notice That They Taste Better. Why Is This?

I cure potatoes for 4 days at 93f and I notice that they taste better. Why is this? They also look more golden brown.
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There Are Black Spots In My Boiled Potatoes, Should I Remove Or Cut Them Out?

I boiled potatoes for potato salad with the skins on. I found numerous black spots the size of a pin head. Should I have removed/cut them out? There were really a lot; otherwise, the potatoes seemed fine.
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Can I Safely Freeze An Already Blanched Potato?

Can I safely freeze an already blanched potato?  
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Can I Cook Raw Meat In An Already Baked Potato?

Can I cook raw meat in an already baked potato?  
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I Deep Fried Last Year's Idaho Potatoes And They Came Out Very Dark. Why?

Every year I have to deep fry last year‘s Idaho potatoes, they come out very very dark and sometimes they’re not even done. How can I remedy this problem?
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When I Am Boiling Potatoes for Potato Salad, Why Do They Sometimes Turn Brown?

I have a question on boiling potatoes for potato salad and why they brown sometimes. After the potatoes boil, do we drain them and then add water with teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice before we put in Fridge? Or just leave the remainder of potato juice water and just add more water to cover and add the vinegar or juice. Thanks!
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Do Sprouts Affect Flavor?

Do sprouts affect flavor?
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How Do I Properly Store Potato Chips?

How do I properly store potato chips?
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