In addition to their bitter taste and starchy, mealy texture, raw potatoes are likely to clash with your digestive system and have the potential to cause more serious health issues. 31 янв. 2018 г.
Do raw potatoes taste bitter?
When exposed to light, potatoes manufacture increasing amounts of chlorophyll as well as two bitter-tasting alkaloid compounds, solanine and chaconine. In high concentrations, these can not only make potatoes taste bitter but also can cause headaches and stomachaches.
Is it OK to eat bitter potatoes?
In severe cases, discard the entire potato. Do not eat potatoes that taste bitter or cause a burning sensation in the mouth.
How can you tell if raw potatoes are bad?
Raw potatoes should be firm to the touch with tight skin that's free of large bruises, black spots, or other blemishes. If a potato has become soft or mushy, you should throw it out. Though it's normal for potatoes to smell earthy or nutty, a musty or moldy odor is a hallmark of spoilage.
Why do my potatoes taste like poison?
Exposure to light means they make chlorophyll, which turns them green. When this happens, an alkaloid called solanine — a bitter toxin — develops. Solanine, when eaten in large quantities, can be toxic. You need to cut or scrap any green parts of the potato flesh or skin and discard those pieces.
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