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Do you need to remove eyes from potatoes?

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Do you need to remove the eyes? 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. 16 сент. 2020 г.


Is it OK to eat the eyes of potatoes?

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

Why shouldn't you eat the eyes of potatoes?

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.

Can you still bake a potato with eyes?

You can still bake and eat a potato that has eyes, but you should cut out the eyes before putting the potato in the oven. First, scrub the potato under running water, then dry it with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. If the potato also has shoots, cut them away at the eye.

Should you remove potato eyes before boiling?

Toxicity is increased by physical injury to the plant, low storage temperature, and storage in bright light. Cooking potatoes by baking, boiling, frying, and microwaving does not eliminate glycoalkaloids. However, removing the skin before cooking can reduce the glycoalkaloid content in a raw potato.

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