Why are potatoes sweet after boiling?
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Firstly, in the process of transportation and storage, food can be frozen, subject to sudden temperature changes and generally not comply with storage conditions. It is well known that if potatoes are frozen, then even when fried or baked, the dish will have a characteristic sweetness. This is not the taste of sugar or honey, but a subtle aftertaste, easily smoothed by the salt when served. Secondly, a variety can give a sweetish taste to any potato. Now seedlings are brought from different parts of the world, growing resistant hybrids. For example, the varieties "Adretta" and "Vineta" have sweetness even when freshly harvested.
It often happens that in supermarkets we see goods from Egypt, Palestine - there is a completely different soil and climate, which also affects the taste changes in the product. If possible, it is worthwhile at the stage of purchase to find out all the data about the potatoes, finding out the variety, country of origin and reading reviews on the Internet. This will avoid unpleasant surprises in the process. boiling potatoes.
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