Sweet Potatoes last about 3-5 weeks in the pantry and about 2-3 months in the fridge. Keep in mind that the shelf life of sweet potatoes greatly depends on a variety of factors, such as the best by date, the preparation method and how they are stored. Sweet potatoes and yams not only have a creamy sweet texture but they are also high in fiber and beta-carotene. They are almost always on the Thanksgiving menu.

Sweet potatoes are very versatile and often confused with yams. Sweet potatoes and yams are from two completely different flowering plants (while white potatoes come from a root plant), but are often labeled as each other. The most common yam is slightly softer (it contains more water) and has an orange colored flesh while the sweet potato is a whiter (or more yellowish) color both inside and out. Pictured are sweet potatoes.

So, just how long are sweet potatoes good for - how long do sweet potatoes last? After purchase from the store and proper storage, the shelf life is approximately ...