Many people often encounter such a situation and buy it back in winterPotatoesAfter storing it for a while, it was foundPotatoesIt's starting to sprout and even turn blue. At this time, many people will have questions about germinationPotatoesCan you still eat it?
1. Taste change
WhenPotatoesAfter germination, it tends to result in due to its absorption of water and nutrientsPotatoesThe taste changes. with freshPotatoesCompare to germinationPotatoesThe moisture will be reduced, the nutrients will be reduced, and the taste will be worse. However, if the number of buds is small, this change may not be significant;If the buds grow more, then a lot of water is lostPotatoesThe taste will be significantly affected.
2. Production of solanine
Another important issue is that germinationPotatoesIs it toxic?In fact, germinatedPotatoesA toxin is produced that is calledSolatewood。Despite the ungerminatedPotatoesAlso contains small amountsSolatewood, but its concentration is very low and harmless to humans. However, oncePotatoesgermination, more will be producedSolatewood。In addition, ifPotatoesBluish, it will also contain a large amountSolatewood, edible bluePotatoesIt will cause astringency and numbness in the taste. It isPotatoesA mechanism of self-protection designed to prevent animals from eatingPotatoesin order to continue growing.
To sum up, germination and bluePotatoesIt's toxic. Therefore, onlyPotatoesIt is intact, not moldy and rotten, but only a small number of new shoots or local blue before it can be continued to eat. However, it must be noted that the buds and green parts should be removed by excisionSolatewoodto be safe to eat. IfPotatoesIt is not recommended to eat a lot of buds or a large area of blue, becauseSolatewoodExcessive levels can be harmful to the human body. Moreover, even ifPotatoesUngerminated and blue, but once moldy and rotten, it is also inedible, because at this time it will produce a so-calledAflatoxinscarcinogens.
In short, eat safe and healthyPotatoesWe need to pay attention to the following points: First, we should choose the one that is intactPotatoesDo not eat moldy and rotten onesPotatoes；The second is edible sproutingPotatoesIt is best to add vinegar to cooking, as vinegar neutralizes itSolatewoodToxicity;The third is after high temperature cookingSolatewoodwill also be decomposed. The above tips will help protect our health.
PotatoesIt is an easy to germinateVegetables, so the right way to save can helpPotatoesKeep it fresh and prevent them from sprouting and turning green. Here are a few of the saves to share with youPotatoesLittle trick, let'sPotatoesIt still tastes as good as fresh when stored for a long time.
1. Preparation
First of all, prepare a basin of water and add an appropriate amountTable salt, stir and melt after willingPotatoesLet it steep for 10 minutes. And then willPotatoesRemove and place in a ventilated and cool place to dry, making surePotatoesThere is no moisture on the surface.
2. Packing method
willPotatoeswithplastic wrapWrap it up, and if it's convenient, you can also seal it with a plastic bag. Finally, wrap it upPotatoesPut it in a cardboard box, cover the box, and store it in a ventilated and cool place. If you have heating or air conditioning in your home, it's a good idea to usePotatoesPlace it on a balcony with a low temperature, and be careful not to touch the ground directly to avoid moisturePotatoesGoes bad.
By this method, soaked in light salt waterPotatoesAfter drying, a layer remains on the surfaceTable salt, which can act as a suppressionBacteriabreed the effect and preventPotatoesSprout. In useplastic wrapAfter packaging, it can be protected from light and kept ventilated to avoid moisture loss, which in turn can be maintained for a long timePotatoesof freshness. This method provides better protection than stacking directly on the groundPotatoesto avoid waste.
To sum up, savePotatoesofCriticalIt is to keep a cool, dry, ventilated and dark environment. At the same time, use an appropriate amountTable saltSoaking and the right packaging method can also be effective in discouragingPotatoesGermination and greening. I believe that through these little tricks, everyone is savingPotatoescan be handy, and there will be no more waste.
Through the introduction of this article, we learned:PotatoesHow well it is eaten after germination and greening, and how to store itPotatoesto avoid germination and greening. SproutedPotatoesThe taste will deteriorate and contain toxic substancesSolatewood, so it is necessary to pay attention to reasonable handling. SavePotatoesWhen you want to keep the environment and use it, you should pay attention to itTable saltCarry out soaking and proper packing methods to maintainPotatoesThe freshness and taste. With the right way to preserve, we can make better use of itPotatoesto avoid waste and at the same time for the sake of our own health and that of our families. I hope this article can bring you practical knowledge and reference for us to eatPotatoesAt the same time, it can better ensure a healthy diet.