As people pay attention to health, more people are beginning to pay attention to our diet. In Chinese food, there is an agricultural product - potatoes, which are widely used in many dishes. But have you ever heard of a food called "sprouted potatoes"? It is very dangerous and can produce dangerous symptoms of poisoning if ingested.
Many people don't know that "sprouted potatoes" contain a toxin called solanine, a derivative substance produced from the pigment of diostilbene. It is easily produced when potatoes germinate, and as long as the intake exceeds the dose that the human body can withstand, it can cause serious poisoning reactions and may even be life-threatening.
Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and coma. Eating sprouted potatoes can also cause breathing difficulties and neurological disorders. There have even been reports that severely poisoned people may die of heart palsy.
Therefore, for those who need to eat potatoes in large quantities in their industries and lives, it is crucial to understand the nature of potatoes and how to avoid this problem. Wholesalers of agricultural products should do a good job of checking to ensure that the potatoes they sell have not germinated. At the same time, when people buy potatoes, they should carefully check and select potatoes that have not sprouted for purchase use.
In addition, you should pay attention to the following issues:
- Storage: Potatoes should be stored in a dry place without exposure to sunlight to avoid germination.
- Cleaning: Wash the potatoes carefully before cooking, especially the sprouted parts, skin and eyes.
- Consumption: If you are not sure if the potatoes have sprouted, then do not eat them to avoid health harm.
In conclusion, sprouted potatoes are a cause for concern and extremely harmful, so we should take it seriously. Check or get rid of it before consuming it to protect yourself and your family's health.