If tomato season is the highlight of summer, potato season is the highlight of fall and winter. As we stock up on flavorful sweet potatoes for fall dinners and russet potatoes for Thanksgiving ...

Here's what you should know before cooking that green or sprouted spud. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD "Key ...

"Ethylene gas helps regulate the ripening process, which can slow sprouting in potatoes ... Wheeldon Brothers emphasises: "Sprouted or green potatoes should not be eaten." For optimal potato ...

When potatoes are exposed to sunlight, they produce a compound called solanine. The more solanine you eat, the sicker you can ...

If you’ve ever found yourself with a batch of shrivelled potatoes or unwanted green shoots just when you needed them for a recipe, you know it can be frustrating. Luckily, with the right storage ...

Of course, preventing spoilage is also about vigilance, and potatoes should be checked regularly for sprouting or green patches, which may contain toxins. “Sprouted or green potatoes should not ...

But sprouting potatoes or those with green patches can be unsafe to eat as they can contain harmful toxins. And this means that about 750,000 tons of potatoes are wasted in the UK each year.

They elaborate that ethylene gas acts as a ripening regulator, staving off sprouting in potatoes ... Wheeldon Brothers cautioned: "Sprouted or green potatoes should not be eaten.