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

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in potatoes, especially in:

  • Green areas
  • Sprouts (“eyes”)
  • The skin
  • Damaged potatoes

In small amounts, solanine usually isn’t harmful. But eating potatoes with high concentrations can cause food poisoning.


Symptoms of Solanine Poisoning

Although uncommon, consuming large amounts of solanine may lead to symptoms such as:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

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