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Do potatoes go bad when they sprout?

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The short answer is yes. Potatoes that have sprouted are still OK to eat, but only once you've removed the sprouts. 3 апр. 2020 г.


Are potatoes OK to eat if they are sprouting?

Although sprouts may look unappealing, recently sprouted potatoes are still safe to eat as long as you remove the sprouts. You can do so by simply snapping them off with your fingers. You shouldn't eat the sprouts because they contain solanine, chaconine, and other toxic glycoalkaloids.

What to do with potatoes that have sprouted?

You can eat slightly sprouted potatoes as long as they feel firm and you remove the sprouts first. Just like green potato skin, potato sprouts contain solanine, a bitter compound that can make you sick.

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