The effect of storage time on selected mechanical properties of potatoes

This paper describes a the effect of storage time on selected mechanical properties of potatoes, method for determining the impact strength and dynamic shear strength of potatoes on a test stand designed by the authors. The results of preliminary tests examining the effect of storage time on the average impact bending strength and shear strength values of potatoes cv. Irga are also presented. The above parameters and changes in their values during storage time have to be determined to support the optimization of technological processes in the food processing industry, including the production of French fries and potato chips.