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Potato - green tubers and sprouts

Definition:

Poisoning caused by consumption of green tubers and/or new sprouts of the potato plant.

Poisonous ingredient:

  • solanine (very toxic even in small quantities)

Where found:

The toxin is found throughout the plant but especially in the unripened potato tubers and in the new sprouts. Never eat potato tubers that are spoiled or green below the skin. Always throw away the sprouts. There is no problem with the completely ripe vegetable.


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