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Old 04-10-2004, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by hillier
My potatoes were in good condition when I stored them in potato sacks, but
they have since started to turn green.
Any ideas what might be the cause please.
the green color is caused by a chemical called Solanine, it`s VERY toxic.
Solanine is also pressent in potatoe seed pods and Black Nightshade (also fatal if consumed), cooking doesn`t destroy the toxin either.
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