Eat sprouting potatoes or throw them away? This rule provides information. Potatoes are one of the healthiest staple foods.
They provide valuable vitamins, minerals and vegetable protein. The natural ingredients of the nightshade plant also include toxins, so-called glycoalkaloids. This is generally harmless to humans. However, if the tubers begin to germinate, caution is advised. Germinating potatoes produce toxins. If the potatoes are stored for too long or too brightly, whitish-green shoots will form that produce solanine. Solanine is also formed under the influence of light.