Don't Eat Sprouted Potatoes! 5 Alternative Uses to Avoid Waste

• Sprouted or green potatoes contain toxic glycoalkaloids like solanine and chaconine, which are harmful if consumed.
• Symptoms of consuming toxic potatoes include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, and in severe cases, nervous system effects.
• Cooking does not eliminate these toxins, making sprouted potatoes unsafe for human consumption.
• Instead of discarding, use sprouted potatoes to grow new plants by cutting and planting pieces with sprouts.
• They can also be used for compost, mixed into garden soil for moisture, fed cooked to cattle, or for school projects.

Why It Matters: Sprouted potatoes are toxic to eat, but can be repurposed for gardening, compost, or animal feed.