As the seasons shift towards fall and winter, potato lovers wonder about the safety of potatoes that start to sprout or turn green. Food safety experts advise that sprouted potatoes can still be safe to eat if the sprouts are small and the potato retains firmness. However, caution is warranted because those sprouts can harbor solanine, a toxin that may cause serious health issues if consumed in large quantities. Green potatoes, on the other hand, should be avoided altogether as they indicate a significant presence of this harmful compound.
These sprouts contain a toxin called solanine, which can cause illness such as headache, vomiting and other digestive symptoms. If large amounts of it are consumed it can cause quite serious symptoms.
Sunlight turns potatoes green as they produce chlorophyll, but the real issue is the buildup of solanine, which can be harmful if consumed.
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