Tomatoes are one of the most commonly misstored vegetables (technically fruits). When placed in the fridge, their cell structure breaks down, leading to a mealy, mushy texture and a dull flavor. Cold ...

Potatoes can keep for months if stored properly. Follow these tips to lengthen the life of the starchy tubers — and learn ...

To prevent sprouting during storage, potato tubers are either treated with dormancy-prolonging chemicals or are stored at low temperature. In the cold, starch is converted into soluble sugars, a ...