Green potato 🥔 Why potatoes turn green • Exposure to light (sun or store light) • Chlorophyll forms → potato turns green • With greening, a toxin called solanine increases Is it safe? • ❌ Green potatoes are not safe to eat • Solanine can cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache What to do • If slightly green → cut off green parts thick peel • If very green, bitter, or sprouting → throw it away How to prevent • Store potatoes in a dark, cool place • Keep away from sunlight • Don’t store ne

‼️Toxic potato fruits resemble green cherry tomatoes but contain poisonous plant compounds called solanine and chaconine. Solanine is present in higher concentrations on the leaves and stems of plants in the nightshade family members (Solanaceae), including pepper, tomato, tomatillo, ground cherry, eggplant, and tobacco. Solanine is the plant’s defense mechanism against animal pests and contains fungicidal properties. If consumed in significant amounts, solanine poisoning can cause illness. More