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Potato Eyes and Edibility

4/21/2003


name         Janice R.
age          40s

Question -   Are potato eyes dangerous to eat?
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Janice,

The eyes and even sprouting potatoes are safe to use but they may not keep 
well. Also, they may blacken when cooked. Always remove the sprouts before 
using the potato. However, green potatoes or any green part of a potato 
should never be eaten -- the green material contains the alkaloid, 
"solarin" which is  poisonous. Green areas should be cut off and discarded 
before the
potato is used.

Regards,
ProfHoff 630
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