Sprouted Potatoes: Health Risks and Prevention
Summary
Sprouted potatoes contain toxic substances that can cause food poisoning and other health issues. Small sprouts can be removed, but green or heavily sprouted potatoes should be avoided. Store potatoes in cool, dry places away from sunlight and avoid refrigerating them.
Key Points
- Sprouted potatoes increase toxic substances like solanine and chaconine which are harmful to humans.
- Eating aged or green potatoes can cause food poisoning symptoms such as stomach ache, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- Heavily sprouted, soft, green, or foul-smelling potatoes should not be eaten.
- To prevent sprouting, potatoes should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and not refrigerated or stored with onions.
