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. 2 нояб. 2016 г.
Why do I smell like rotten potatoes?
Trimethylaminuria is a disorder in which the body is unable to break down trimethylamine, a chemical compound that has a pungent odor. Trimethylamine has been described as smelling like rotting fish, rotting eggs, garbage, or urine.
What is the smell of rotting potatoes?
Rotten potatoes have a distinctive unpleasant odour, and I can't find any definitive answer as to what the chemical involved is. I was thinking it might be Butyric acid, from the fermentation of the starch, but according to Wikipedia: Butyric acid is present in, and is the main distinctive smell of, human vomit.
Is it bad to smell potatoes?
Whole fresh potatoes Sometimes, a potato might have a blemish or bad spot on the inside that you can't see from the outside. A strong smell coming from an otherwise fresh-looking potato is a warning that the inside may have rotted or started to mold. You should always dispose of foul-smelling potatoes.
How do I get rid of rotten potato smell?
Christina, you are right – rotted potatoes create a horrible odor! Here are a few things you can try: Wipe down the area with vinegar and let air-dry by leaving the doors open. You might have to do this at least three times or more.
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