Toxic in high amounts. It’s toxic in high amounts.

Can cause illness. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Found in green potatoes. It’s found in green potatoes and potato sprouts.

Can We Still Eat Green Potatoes?

It depends on the severity. It depends on how green the potato is.

A small green spot. You can cut it off.

A large green area. It’s best to discard it.

A bitter taste. If it tastes bitter, don’t eat it.

When in doubt, throw it out. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

How to Store Potatoes to Prevent Greening

Store in a cool, dark place. Light causes greening.

Avoid the refrigerator. The refrigerator can cause the starch to turn to sugar.

Keep them in a paper bag. A paper bag can protect them from light.

Don’t store them near onions. Onions can cause potatoes to sprout.

Check them regularly. Check for sprouts and green spots.

How to Handle Green Potatoes

Cut off the green part. Cut off the green part and the sprouts.

Peel them. Peeling can remove some of the solanine.

Cook them thoroughly. Cooking can reduce the solanine content.

Don’t eat them if they are bitter. Bitter potatoes are a sign of high solanine.

When in doubt, throw them out. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

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