On Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:55:56 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> On Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:34:26 -0700, sf > wrote:
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> >>
> >> I used to think that was silly too, but then one day poof ! !
> >> The age of the potato will make a difference too the fresh ones have
> >> more moisture.
> >
> >I don't microwave potatoes, but I did have one sorta explode in the
> >oven. Didn't know age was what the problem would be, thanks.
>
> Trailers used to haul produce usually have front and back ventilation
> doors to pass the moisture during shipment.
>
> http://www.tis-gdv.de/tis_e/ware/gem...fe.htm#schwund
> RF Shrinkage/Shortage
>
> Over relatively long transport periods, potatoes may lose up to 10 -
> 15% in weight due to respiration processes and water vapor release.
> This loss is accompanied by a reduction in nutrient and vitamin
> content as well as impaired consistency and a reduction in the
> proportion of aroma substances in the tuber.

Thanks. Unfortunately, there's no way to tell visually how fresh a
seemingly fresh potato is. I was surprised when that potato burst
open, especially when none of the others did. Fortunately it didn't
explode all over the oven and make a mess, it just seemed to pop open
a bit, like a seam ripping... maybe it was one of those potatoes that
I remembered to pierce. I don't remember all of the details, just how
surprised I was that it happened.

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