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What is the white film sometimes evident in a can of Vacuum Pack Sweet Potatoes?

April 26, 2017evident Film pack potatoes Sweet vacuum white

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What is the white film sometimes evident in a can of Vacuum Pack Sweet Potatoes?

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The material is the sugars naturally contained in the sweet potatoes. The canning process can release the starch and sugary fluid in the potato and that thickens as a gel. This disappears when heated.