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Are the eyes of potatoes toxic to humans?

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Created: 2022-04-19 15:36:14

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Solanine and chaconine, two types of natural toxins known as glycoalkaloids, are present in potato plants. They're most concentrated in the eyes, sprouts, and skin, but not the rest of the potato. These compounds are toxic to humans and can lead to a headache, vomiting, and other digestive symptoms.


Is it safe to eat a potato with eyes?

A sprouted potato is still safe to eat—use the top loop on a vegetable peeler to scoop out sprouts. So you've got a potato with eyes. Don't look away. These eyes (or sprout, as they're sometimes called) contain glycoalkaloids, compounds that turn potatoes green and are potentially toxic.

Do you need to remove eyes from potatoes?

While most of the time the removal of the potato eyes is purely cosmetic, you should definitely remove the eyes if your potato has started to sprout in your pantry. Potatoes are a perennial from the nightshade family of plants, Solanaceae.

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