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You’ll Never Guess What This Potato Mysteriously Does When You Crush It! Ever tossed a potato into a cooking mishap, smashed it against the counter, and wondered—does it really do anything? Spoiler: it just might do the unthinkable. Recent curiosity has sparked a fun, viral quest: What happens when you crush a potato? The surprising answer will leave you amazed—and maybe slightly confused. ### The Curious Crush: Crushing a Potato Redefined Crushing a potato seems like a silly kitchen experiment, but it’s far more than just a messy gesture. When you apply pressure to a raw or cooked potato, something unexpected occurs beneath its firm exterior. The internal structure—comprising starch, water, and cell walls—unfolds dramatically, releasing starches and compounds that unleash surprising properties.