Sprouted Potatoes: To Eat or Not to Eat?
Potatoes sprout in light or warmth.
Don't store near onions!
Fridge storage bad!
Turns starch to sugar, makes toxins.
Small sprouts? Cut them off and eat the potato
Many large sprouts or wrinkled skin? Toss it
Potatoes contain solanine and chaconine, toxins
Toxins increase with age and light exposure
Peel potatoes and remove sprouts to reduce toxins
Store potatoes in cool, dark place like a pantry
Green potatoes? Not dangerous, but toss them anyway
Musty odor? Spoiled potato! Throw it out