Random Sweet Potato question, PIP

bim38106

I'm a part of a local organic fruit/veggie delivery service and lately, it seems like a lot of the veggies are spoiling very quickly.

I'm noticing, often, that my sweet potatoes have these white spots on the inside. They look fresh and good on the outside, are firm to the touch... but when I cut them open, well, see the pic below. 

Is this mold growing on the inside? Or is it normal? I've never noticed it on sweet potatoes before, but maybe I'm being paranoid since a lot of the stuff is going bad so quickly....

If it makes a difference, after I took this picture, I left the piece out. About an hour later, those white spots were black.

ked77

Totally normal for sweet potatoes and I think it's actually more common with freshly harvested ones. 

lbaby08

Totally normal. I think it is something about the starch coming through but I could be wrong. Enjoy!!

bim38106

Oh phew, that's a relief to hear Thanks! Interesting to know!