My mum says that once the potatoes start to sprout, it is poisonous to eat. Is this true ?
2006-09-16 14:41:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
No. If it was I would have died a long time ago. They aren't as tasty (rather bitter) and rubbery, but you can still eat them as long as they aren't moldy.
2006-09-16 14:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by Doris B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only the sprouts are a problem. If the potato is not to far gone, cut them out with a small knife and toss them into the garbage. The rest of the potato is fine to eat.
2006-09-16 21:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most varieties of potatoes are poisonous at any time. This is why we always cook potatoes before eating them. When was the last time you saw someone dig into a raw potatoe at lunch time? Humans have learned that potatoes, like many products, are harmful when taken raw but that their chemical structure changes once they are cooked. If left for too long, potatoes can also explode so please handle them with care when disposing. It might be a good idea to write a note on your garbage bin stating "careful.. explodinhg potatoes inside" to be polite to your grabage collector so they don't harm themselves.
2006-09-16 21:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by bugboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potatoes contain solanin, an alkaloid. Solanin can be recognized when the potato develops a green color and is caused by storage in light. Your best bet is to keep them in a cool dark place so they will not turn green. Sprouting promotes the production of solanin. They develop a bitter taste too.
I never eat green potatoes but I have noticed that potato chips are sometimes green and I don't eat them. Solanin is more or less poisonous.
2006-09-16 21:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by taurus 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hate to disagree with your mom,, but I live on a farm all you have to do is cut the sprouts of and cook the potatoes,,, we actually, use the sprouts to plant and grow more potatoes.
2006-09-16 21:48:07 · answer #5 · answered by avery 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not true at all. Just cut the sprouts off and cook.
2006-09-16 21:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by blaze 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, but prob help if u put them in the fridge, if they are gonna lay around ur house long enuf to sprout.
2006-09-16 21:48:29 · answer #7 · answered by blood_red_mustang 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No indeed! It just means they are older, and should have already been eaten or planted! If they are no shriveled up or really soft, just break off hte sprouts and cook it!
2006-09-16 21:45:43 · answer #8 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are green do not eat them I don't think they are poisonous but could give you a bad stomach
2006-09-17 06:17:37 · answer #9 · answered by Janey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No..
The green part under a potato skin is poisonous...
2006-09-16 21:49:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd have died a long time ago...but I pull the sprouts out still just cause they look gross...
2006-09-16 21:45:52 · answer #11 · answered by crystal 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋