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 potatoes smell so bad when they go bad?
Potatoes, like other nightshades, naturally contain a toxin called solanine. Solanine is safe in small amounts, but the fumes created from high levels of this substance can be poisonous if they are inhaled.
Do rotten potatoes smell?
Not only is the odor of rotting potatoes extremely unpleasant, but it has been reported to be lethal. Certainly eating rotten potatoes can be lethal (solanine poisoning).
How do you get rotten potato smell out of potatoes?
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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