The Green Potato Predicament: What Those Mysterious Spots Really Mean (And How to Safely Save Your Sunday Mashed Potatoes)

green pigment itself is harmless, it often signals higher levels of solanine, a natural toxin that can cause digestive symptoms if consumed in excess. Small green spots can usually be safely removed by peeling and trimming, but heavily green, bitter, or sprouted potatoes are best discarded. Proper storage in a cool, dark place is the easiest way to continue reading …