The flavor is sort of tangy and sour, not what you would expect from potatoes. It's possible that they were rotten. It's also possible that they were pickled and you just didn't like the taste because it's not something you are accustomed to. 30 мар. 2018 г.
What does spoiled potato taste like?
If a potato is entirely green, you should toss it; otherwise just trim and proceed. The green parts taste bitter, so if your tater tastes bitter, don't eat it.
What happens if I eat rotten potatoes?
Rotting potatoes give off a noxious solanine gas that can make a person unconscious if they've inhaled enough. There have even been cases of people dying in their root cellars due to unbeknownst rotting potatoes.
Why do my potatoes taste weird?
During harvest and storage, "When exposed to light, potatoes manufacture increasing amounts of chlorophyll as well as two bitter-tasting alkaloid compounds, solanine and chaconine" especially prolonged exposure to light with improper handling and storage.
Can you eat potatoes if one is rotten?
While rotten potatoes may appear in good condition on the outside, they will not smell rotten. Those potatoes should either be discarded whole or quartered. If there are no bruises or dark marks on the potato, it is safe to consume.
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