4hw.org: as we all know, sprouted potatoes are poisonous and can't be eaten. Can they be eaten after sprouting? First of all, we need to know their identity. They belong to the legume family, not the same family as sweet potato. Sprouting cold potatoes does not produce toxins. Let's see how to eat sprouted cold potatoes!
Can you eat cold potatoes after germination
Cold potato belongs to the legume, which is not the same family as potato and sweet potato. Although it is also a high starch food, it has little effect on the nutritional value of tuber itself after germination and will not produce toxin. It can be eaten just like sweet potato. As long as the buds on sweet potatoes are cut off, they can be eaten without the legendary poisoning symptoms. However, after germination, nutrients and water will be lost in large quantities. When eating, not only the taste is bad, but also the nutritional value will be lost.
The sprouted sweet potato is best cooked
As long as tuber food goes through the germination process, its taste will become much worse. So will cold potato. The sweet taste of sprouted cold potato will become lighter, the texture will be soft, and it will lose its brittleness. This kind of cold potato is not suitable for eating raw like fruit, but it can be used to cook soup and cooked food.
Method: dig out the sprouted part of the cold potato, wash the other parts, peel and cut into small pieces, and put them into the pot to cook together when making the soup, which can increase the flavor of the soup. At the same time, the cold potato can also be cooked very well, which is suitable for eating.
How to keep cold potatoes from sprouting
Cold potatoes are usually stored at room temperature, but it is recommended to choose a dark and dry place, which can inhibit the germination of cold potatoes. Tubers will germinate quickly when they are exposed to sunlight or humid air. Of course, cold potatoes can also be put into the refrigerator in life, and low temperature can also inhibit its germination.
How to choose a good cold potato
1. Look at the color: the peel of a good cold potato is light yellow or white. If there are black spots or the color is darker, it is not a good cold potato. It has been stored for too long.
2. Look at the appearance: the appearance of a well-developed cold potato is relatively smooth and full. If there are more gullies in the appearance, and they are still very deep, they are not very good cold potatoes.
3. Look at the hand feel: the fresh cold potato is full of water. It gives you a full and full feeling when you gently pinch it with your hand. The texture of the cold potato stored for a long time will become soft.