When potatoes have been stored for a long time and begin to sprout, it is better not to eat them. This is especially true for children.
During germination, the level of solanine increases, the highest content is found in sprouts. Green potatoes also contain high and dangerous levels of solanine.
The doctor warned that solanine cannot be destroyed by heat treatment by boiling, frying or stewing. Kutushov noted that it is better to drink activated charcoal if a person accidentally eats sprouted or greenish potatoes, if the symptoms of poisoning are severe, it is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
“Sprouted potatoes can cause solanine poisoning, which causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and chills. Often people do not even realize that the cause of the sharp deterioration in health is greenish and sprouted potatoes,” explained the doctor.
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Source: Ferra
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