Moldy sweet potato?!?!

[aelio]

Went to make sweet potato fries today and noticed what looked like mold at one point on the skin of one, only about a week old. Checking here to see what it actually might be if its not mold.

[FunkDaddy]

Uh...what else would it be?

[aelio]

Uh...what else would it be?

No idea, I just didn't think sweet potatoes molded that fast.

[FunkDaddy]

No idea, I just didn't think sweet potatoes molded that fast.

You probably got some that had been sitting in the grocery store for a while.

[snorkelman]

As soon as you cut it you probably would see some black spots on the inside as well.

[Carousel]

All very dense foods mold interestingly. A potato you can cut the mold off and eat the spot directly next to it and it be completely fine. This is approved by the health inspectors agencies that enforce restaurants. Completely safe, same taste, etc. I promise.

Cut the mold off and eat the rest.

[ekoog82]

Went to make sweet potato fries today and noticed what looked like mold at one point on the skin of one, only about a week old. Checking here to see what it actually might be if its not mold.

Where did you have them stored???

[aelio]

Where did you have them stored???

The counter where I keep most of my veggies that don't require refrigeration, out of the sun.