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They're localized to the green/sprouted spots. And to a lesser extent the skin. I'm not sure how the skin changes in the process, but I do know that the white
by ToFundorNot 5y ago
They're localized to the green/sprouted spots. And to a lesser extent the skin.
I'm not sure how the skin changes in the process, but I do know that the white flesh has minimal changes.
According to German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), they provide a more in depth look at it [1]. Fresher potato's are okay with skin on. Damaged, or overly sprouted potato's are not.
[1] https://www.potatopro.com/news/2018/glycoalkaloids-potatoes-sort-out-green-and-excessively-sprouted-tubers https://www.potatopro.com/news/2018/glycoalkaloids-potatoes-...
- awillen 5y agoCool, thanks... I will peel my sprouted potatoes in addition to cutting off the sprouts from now on. The things you learn from HN...