The experts weigh in on whether you should toss green potatoes or eat them.
Heres what the experts say.
The Experts Weigh In: Are Green Potatoes Safe To Eat?
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The chlorophyll that gives potatoes the green color is not harmful.
These compounds are called glycoalkaloids and include a natural toxin called solanine.
To be on the safe side, peel the potato and trim away the green portions.
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After that, be sure to cook the potato to help lower solanine levels even more.
Before placing them in the pantry, I cut holes in the bag to encourage air circulation.
She also recommends only buying the number of potatoes you plan to eat within a few days.
And if you are anything like me, I hate throwing food away.
Is It Safe To Eat Green Potato Chips?
What happens when you reach into a bag of potato chips and find that some are tinged green?
These were made from potatoes that were exposed to light and contain glycoalkaloids.
You dont need to toss the whole bag, but you may want to skip the green chips.
Consuming a few greenish potato chips is likely fine.
