You’ve probably seen sprouts growing out of potatoes while you’re cooking dinner. Are they safe to eat? Should you throw them in the trash?
Potatoes, onions, and garlic sprout new shoots and sprouts when it’s time for them to sprout. You may wonder if they’re safe to eat at that time. Are they safe?
What happens when potatoes sprout?
The sprouting of a potato is a natural sign that it is about to become a new potato plant.
During this process, the potato produces natural toxins called glycoalkaloids, which protect the sprout from fungi and insects. One of these substances, solanine, is found in many fruits and vegetables that people eat, including potatoes, eggplants, courgettes (eggplants), and peppers.
When they are harvested and stored, the levels of these natural toxins increase, which can be dangerous to both humans and animals.
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