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Can the potatoes sprout still eat?

Male  24 years old 2018-06-29
Potatoes are cheaper. I bought a packet and germinated them before I finished. Can I still eat potatoes if they germinate?

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  • BY Penelope Judson 2018-06-29
    When a potato germinates or the epidermis turns green, it produces a large amount of toxic substance, solanine. When people eat potatoes containing solanine, they will be poisoned, with throat and mouth itch, upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms. Those with mild symptoms can heal themselves after stopping eating for 1-2 hours; those with severe symptoms may have high fever, difficulty breathing, dilated pupils, convulsions or coma.
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