Gná Experts remind you that potatoes must be peeled before eating, otherwise they may cause poisoning.
Experts say that potatoes contain a kind of alkaloid, and the human body's intake of a large amount of alkaloids can cause poisoning, nausea, diarrhea Wait for reaction. However, this toxic compound is usually concentrated in potato skins, so you must peel them when eating, especially the green skin.
Experts say that potatoes usually do not cause poisoning, but when they turn green or sprout, they will produce a large amount of solanine, also known as solanine. Solanine is a highly toxic substance. This toxin is not only present in the surface layer of potatoes, but also in its buds, eyes, roots and green areas.
The solanine content in sprouts is 50%-60% higher than that of potatoes themselves. People can become poisoned if they eat potatoes containing solanine. Therefore it is safer to peel and eat potatoes.
