Can potatoes be eaten if they sprout? Can potatoes be eaten if they turn green?

1. Can I eat it?

Don’t eat potatoes at home after they sprout. Because the solanine content in it will increase after germination, people will become poisoned after eating it, which poses a certain threat to human health. The most common discomfort is a burning sensation in the throat and a slight itching sensation.

2. Precautions

If you can't bear to throw away the whole potato, you can peel off the small sprouts. However, if the whole potato is covered with sprouts, or there are too many sprouts, it must not be eaten. It is especially important to note that potatoes with green skin and full of sprouts should never be eaten.

3. Can I still eat it if it turns green?

Potatoes cannot be eaten after they turn green. This is because they have not seen sunlight for a long time, and their skin will produce some chlorophyll and solanine, which are toxic to the human body, so do not eat them. Similarly, if the green part is very small, you can directly cut off the small green piece, and only the inside is not green can be eaten.