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bulruq
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bulruq asked in Food & DrinkCooking & Recipes · 9 months ago

Why are mashed potatoes grainy when cold?

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  • Mintee
    Lv 7
    9 months ago

    the butter or fat probably congeals and makes it seem gritty.. just warm it up again and give it a good whip with your spoon

  • kswck2
    Lv 7
    9 months ago

    You have made them incorrectly. 

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 months ago

    Well, they are fluffy / creamy when hot so, when they go cold and hard they change texture.

  • Anonymous
    9 months ago

    I've always thought the moisture pulls away or separates and makes it appear grainy.  Once you reheat and stir it up is regains its smooth consistency.

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  • Anonymous
    9 months ago

    Why are you eating cold mashed potatoes? That's not even legal in many countries.

  • Bone Alone
    Lv 7
    9 months ago

    Something to do with the starch. 

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