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Is it OK to eat potatoes that have turned green?

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Green potatoes develop a bitter taste, making them unpleasant for recipes. If you accidentally bake or fry a green potato and taste the bitterness, throw the rest away. It's better to err on the side of caution than risk your health.


Can you eat potatoes with a green tinge?

Green potatoes should be taken seriously. Although the green color itself is not harmful, it may indicate the presence of a toxin called solanine. Peeling green potatoes can help reduce solanine levels, but once a potato has turned green, it's best to throw it away.

How much green on a potato is safe?

Usually, a person will not keep eating a bitter potato because of the taste. However, if they were to eat a large amount of green potato they might get solanine poisoning. When solanine levels in a potato are greater than 0.1% the vegetable is not suitable for eating and could make a person sick.

Are potatoes poisonous when they turn green?

It sounds like a joke, or perhaps just an urban legend that grew out of Dr. Seuss's “Green Eggs and Ham.” But food scientists say this one is no myth. The reality is that green potatoes contain high levels of a toxin, solanine, which can cause nausea, headaches and neurological problems.

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