According to popular science data, solanine will be produced after potatoes sprout, which exceeds the range of safe consumption and can easily lead to food poisoning. Therefore, it is best not to eat sprouted potatoes, even if they are just beginning to sprout, solanine is mainly distributed on the surface near the potato sprouts, at this time dig out the sprouts and peel off the thick layer around them, and the rest is still edible. But if the germination is deeper, it is recommended that it is best to throw it away.
Potato germination is due to unsuitable storage environment, which can be avoided by the following methods:
1. The place where potatoes are stored should be kept cool, dry, well ventilated, and avoid direct sunlight. Sunlight promotes the germination of potatoes, so it is best to store potatoes in a dark place.
2. Potatoes should be placed in a place with a low temperature, generally between 5 and 10 is best. Excessively high temperatures can also cause potatoes to sprout.
3. Potatoes should not be stored with apples, because apples release ethylene, a gas that can accelerate the germination of potatoes.
4. When buying potatoes, you should choose potatoes with smooth surface, no cracks, no disease spots, and no sprouts, so that the storage time will be longer.
Finally, it is recommended that you do not buy potatoes too often, you can buy enough potatoes for a week at a time, which can reduce the trouble of frequent purchases, and at the same time avoid the germination problem caused by too long storage of potatoes.