How to Know When a Sweet Potato Is Bad?

Soft, mushy, or leaking spots

Mold on the skin or flesh

Dark, black, or rotten patches

Strong sour, fermented, or unpleasant smell

Wrinkled, shriveled, or overly dried-out skin

Slimy texture

Sprouting with extensive softening or decay

Flesh that is brown, black, or discolored throughout

Bitter or off taste after cooking

Visible insect damage or deep holes with decay

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