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Potato - green tubers and sprouts
Overview Symptoms Treatment
Definition:
Poisoning caused by consumption of green tubers and/or new sprouts of the potato plant.
Alternative Names:
Solanum tuberosum
Poisonous Ingredient:
solanine (very toxic even in small quantities)
Where Found:
The toxin is found throughout the plant but especially in green potatoes and in the new sprouts. Never eat potatoes that are spoiled or green below the skin. Always throw away the sprouts.
Potatoes that are not green and have had any sprouts removed are safe to eat.
Potato - green tubers and sprouts
Overview Symptoms Treatment
Definition:
Poisoning caused by consumption of green tubers and/or new sprouts of the potato plant.
Alternative Names:
Solanum tuberosum
Poisonous Ingredient:
solanine (very toxic even in small quantities)
Where Found:
The toxin is found throughout the plant but especially in green potatoes and in the new sprouts. Never eat potatoes that are spoiled or green below the skin. Always throw away the sprouts.
Potatoes that are not green and have had any sprouts removed are safe to eat.