Potatoes need to be securely covered from light
Potatoes need to be securely covered from light; it is best to store them in a dark, cool room, otherwise the vegetable will begin to spoil faster and produce solanine, said RIA Novosti dietologist Elena Solomatin.
Consensus
- Potatoes should be stored in a dark, cool, and dry place to prevent spoilage.
- Green discoloration on potatoes is a sign of solanine accumulation.
- Even slight green areas on potatoes indicate the beginning of solanine buildup.
- Exposure to light, not necessarily sunlight, accelerates potato spoilage.
- High levels of solanine can cause poisoning with symptoms including vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and in severe cases, cardiovascular system disruption.
Points of divergence
- The doctor emphasized that the longer potatoes are stored, especially in improper conditions, the faster solanine accumulates. — riamo
- The article includes a separate discussion about whether potatoes hinder weight loss, based on an interview with dietitian Olga Redina. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Dangerous greening: doctor named main error in potato storage — РИАМО
- How to properly store potatoes — Вечерняя Москва