[ToFundorNot]

They use sprout inhibitors on large scale potato growing, which are effective in my area (we can keep most potatoes for over a month before there are any sprouts). If you tend to buy from farmers markets, there is a greater chance of them not using inhibitors.

Depending on where you live, they can be in transit for a long period, or you may be in an area that has natural pressures for sprouting.

Short note on sprout inhibitors: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/10/agricultur....

[Scoundreller]

oh joy: here's a list:

https://www.potatopro.com/about/sprout-inhibitors

wiki links to each one:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorpropham

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maleic_hydrazide

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethylene_as_a_plant_hormone

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carvone

Chlorpropham was just banned in UK/EU. Still in use in USA. "The study also showed that peeling removed 91–98% and washing 33–47%."

[R0b0t1]

I had a relative involved with a study on pesticide removal. Unfortunately, unless you're using a wire brush, the pesticide isn't coming off your fruit.

[hanniabu]

This is so depressing, wtf are we doing