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Potato Health Tip




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DID YOU KNOW THAT POTATO SPROUTS ARE POISONOUS? There is no problem with the potato; just cut off the sprouts, and it's fine for eating. A sprout of any size can be toxic, but you'd have to eat many sprouts to get sick. Do not buy if they have sprouted or have a green tint to the skin.

The same is true for potatoes that turn a greenish hue. A potato in this condition is "light-struck." This happens when a chemical, just beneath the potato's skin, reacts to light. The green part will taste a little bitter, but if you peel it off, the rest of the potato will taste fine.
Both conditions can be retarded by storing the potatoes in a cool, very dark place.
Store at room temperature in a dark area. Do not refrigerate.