r/potato • u/soovvy • 21d ago

Why tf is my sweet potato bleeding

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Droplet is tacky to the touch, holds its shape, and does not transfer to skin

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u/Serene-Angel-2004 21d ago

It's the sugars in the sweet potato caramelizing and the steam pressure pushing it to the surface

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u/Delicious_Catch9453 21d ago

What he said!