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What Are The Thread Like Strings In My Potatoes?

What are the thread like strings in my potatoes?

This is quite uncommon, but since potatoes don’t have thread-like properties within this is usually associated with the surrounding packaging. Especially so when the potatoes are packed in a burlap-like container. The potatoes can sometimes have minute traces of the thready material stick through the packing, washing and preparation cycles.

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Established in 1937, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is a state agency that is responsible for promoting and protecting the famous "Grown in Idaho®" seal, a federally registered trademark that assures consumers they are purchasing genuine, top-quality Idaho® potatoes. Idaho's ideal growing conditions, including rich, volcanic soil, climate and irrigation differentiate Idaho® potatoes from potatoes grown in other states.

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