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What Happened To “Stay White” Powder?

Apr 18, 2017
Q:  Many years ago we used a white powder in water to soak our freshly cut fries to prevent discoloration. I believe it was called "stay white" powder, can you help me find where to buy some?
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Do You Have Any Suggestions For Potato Based Appetizers For My Restaurant And Bar?

Apr 6, 2017
Q: Do you have any suggestions for potato based appetizers for my restaurant and bar?
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Tips And Tricks To The Best Oven French Fries From Idaho Russets Potatoes

Mar 24, 2017
Q: I want to fix oven fries from fresh Idaho Russets but they always turn out with a blotchy surface, some parts of the potato are golden brown and the rest is pale. Sometimes they never brown at all. Any tips?
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Any Tips On Storing Potatoes At Home Once I Have Washed Them?

Mar 9, 2017
Q: Any tips on storing potatoes at home once I have washed them and wrapped in foil?
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Did You Know A Potato Can Heal Itself After Harvest?

Mar 7, 2017
Q: The potatoes I just bought at the store have these little thumbnail cracks all over them, what's Up?
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Consumer Attributes To Look For In Fresh Cut French Fries Made On Premise?

Mar 2, 2017
Q: What consumer attributes should I be looking for in our fresh cut French fries made on premise?
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How Long Should I Microwave 4 Russet Potatoes That Are Shrink Wrapped?

Feb 23, 2017
Q: How long should I microwave 4 russet potatoes that are shrink wrapped?
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Top Indulgent Breakfast Items Include Breakfast Potatoes and Home Fries

Feb 22, 2017
Q: Looking at all the restaurant commercials on TV, I'm convinced that "sweet" is the new trend for breakfast, but how can I know what's most popular?
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How Long In Advance Can I Use Sliced Potatoes In A Scalloped Potato Dish Without The Potatoes Darkening?

Feb 21, 2017
Q: How long in advance can I use sliced potatoes in a scalloped potato dish without the potatoes darkening?
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I Heard That A Potato, Freshly Harvested In The Fall In Idaho Can Heal Itself In Storage. Is That True?

Feb 16, 2017
Q: Seriously, can a potato, freshly harvested in the fall in Idaho heal itself in storage. Is that possibly true? How long does it take? What are signs that this has happened?
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