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When potatoes start growing roots, are they still edible?


Posted: Feb 17, 2012

I just found a bag of russet potatoes in the back of my kitchen cupboard that I forgot I had.  Was thinking I'd bake them for dinner tonight, but noticed they're not so firm anymore - kind of soft - and have roots sprouting from them.  I thought I heard a long time ago that potatoes with roots aren't edible.  Should I toss them, or bake them?

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Potatoes - 1mt

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I've used plenty of potatoes that have sprouts growing and are getting soft. They are never really long sprouts though. If the potatoes are too soft, then I won't use them. But, no one has ever got sick from us eating a potato that had a sprout growing from it. I just twist them off and use them however I choose... usually mashed.

They are ok to eat just start tasting a little - sweet as they get old

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Potatoes exposed to sun - sm

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Potatoes that have been exposed to the sun while growing in the garden or field will turn green. These are considered poisonous.

Thanks to all for your replies! Now I wish I hadn't - tossed them! At least next time - sm

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I'll know they're okay if a little sprout is starting to grow out of it.

I usually only buy one or two big potatoes at a time, but the last time I shopped, they were only available in these big bags of about 8 or so.

For some reason I was really craving potatoes tonight, so I had to settle for a potatoes & broccoli frozen dinner.

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