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Default storing fresh corn

On Jul 3, 4:50?pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote:
> "blake murphy" > wrote in message
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> > if you buy corn on the cob and circumstances dictate that you can't
> > cook it until the next day, should you refrigerate it or leave it out?
> > does cold accelerate the sugar to starch process, or slow it down?

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> > thanks.

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> > your pal,
> > blake

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> All chemical processes are slowed at lower temperatures. Refrigerate it in a
> plastic bag.


That's not necessarilly true with plants... with potatoes their starch
turns to sugar faster under refrigeration.