Did you know that potato, which is very beneficial for human health, causes death when not stored under real conditions? We learned from Dietician Beyza Köse what kind of losses the sprouted potato, which becomes quite dangerous especially when it turns green and sprouted. Here are the unknown harms of consuming sprouted potatoes!
IMPROPER CONSUMPTION IS VITAL VALUE
Potato, which is an indispensable ingredient on the tables, strengthens the digestive system by contributing to the feeling of fullness thanks to its fiber/pulp content; It also gives strength with C and B vitamins and potassium mineral. However, the benefits of the potato are as vital as the damage caused by the wrong consumption. Drawing attention to the risks related to betting, Dietician Beyza Köse said, “Potato, which has many positive effects on human health, can cause food poisoning and even death due to mistakes made during storage before and after harvest. plants; Fungi produce some toxic matters to protect themselves from external factors such as insects. Mistakes made in harvesting and storage (storage temperature, mechanical injury during harvest and transportation, humidity, ventilation and damaged insects) cause these toxic issues to increase and endanger human life. Potato content also contains solanine, one of these chemicals.
IF YOU HAVE DIFFERENCE AND HEADACHE…
Emphasizing that the amount of solanine can increase due to mistakes during storage and harvest, Dietitian Köse said: solanine in potatoes increases. The increase in solanine causes the potato to turn from yellow to green by stimulating chlorophyll synthesis. As the amount of solanine increases, the poisoning effect occurs together with the greening. Therefore, the consumption of potatoes with green spots/sprouts on it should be avoided. It should be stored in a cool place without moisture and light. Symptoms of solanine poisoning are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, sore throat, headache, and dizziness.”
SERIOUS POISONING CAN RESULT IN CASE
“Severe poisoning can result in death. For this reason, you should be careful not to leave the potatoes under the sun for too long, not to consume them when you see greening, and never to buy the green ones by checking the potatoes you buy while shopping in the market. If you have unconsciously consumed green potatoes and you have started to see the symptoms we mentioned, consult a doctor immediately. When we evaluate it in terms of Ramadan tables, it is important that cooked meals with potatoes are not consumed for more than 3-4 days on average.”
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