Potatoes are a favorite food and an integral part of the Mediterranean diet. In addition, they are extremely beneficial when consumed boiled or roasted, due to their high content of carbohydrates, fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
However, there is a condition that can turn potatoes from a beneficial food into a poison for the body.
When potatoes have turned green and sprouted due to their prolonged stay in the sun, heat and humidity, they should not be consumed as they can cause side effects in the body.
Although the green color of the potato peel is an indication of the presence of chlorophyll (which is not toxic), its presence also indicates solanine concentrations. This neurotoxin, produced in the green part of the potato, is part of the plant's defense against disease, insects and pests.
