
Sprouted Potatoes Health Risks : Potatoes have a special place in all our kitchens. Food made from it is always present in our plate. Potatoes are also called the king of vegetables. The number of people who like it is also very high. It is also beneficial for health in many ways. Many times the potatoes kept in the houses get sprouted. Many people use it by cutting it lightly, while some people throw it away completely. In such a situation, the question arises whether sprouted potatoes are really harmful. If yes, then what are its disadvantages...
Are potato sprouts poisonous?
When potatoes sprout, poisonous elements called Solanine and Chaconine start forming in them. These are poisonous elements called Glycoalkaloids, excessive use of which can make the food poisonous.
How solanine is made in potatoes
When potatoes are kept in moisture and light for a long time, the level of solanine in them increases. Greening of the potato skin and sprouting of sprouts are signs that toxins have started forming in it. If someone eats a large amount of sprouted potatoes, he may suffer from food poisoning or neurological issues.
--Advertisement--