Potatoes are not only cheap but also delicious, and there must be more than one person who loves to eat them! But eating the wrong potatoes can shorten your life by ten years. Come and take a look at these taboos of eating potatoes that over a hundred million people don't know!
Which potatoes should not be eaten
1. Green potatoes
If the potatoes are only slightly green, they need to be treated before eating. Not only should the skin be thickly peeled, but also some of the potato flesh should be cut away until the green parts are completely removed;
If the potato skin has turned green a lot or has already spread, do not eat it, otherwise it can easily lead to food poisoning.
2. Sprouted potatoes
Some people feel that it is a waste to throw away sprouted potatoes, so they cut off the sprouted parts and eat the rest. However, this can likely lead to excessive solanine, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, it can cause dizziness, difficulty breathing, and even shock.
3. Reconditioned potatoes
Reconditioned potatoes are old potatoes put into a special cleaning machine, where they are washed, soaked, and machine polished to turn the potatoes with sprouts into "sprout-free" potatoes. This makes the old potatoes appear fresh and new.
4. Moldy potatoes
Do not eat moldy potatoes. Moldy potatoes contain 50 times more solanine than fresh potatoes, and consuming moldy potatoes can easily lead to food poisoning.
5. Rotten potatoes
Some people treat rotten potatoes the same way they treat potatoes with green skin, but please be aware that once potatoes start to rot, solanine will quickly spread throughout the entire potato. If you accidentally eat rotten potatoes, it can easily lead to food poisoning and even death.
6. Undercooked potatoes
Potatoes have a high starch content, and undercooked potatoes contain raw starch granules that not only affect the taste but are also difficult for the body to digest and absorb;
In addition, undercooked potatoes do not completely dissolve solanine, which can cause red blood cells in the blood to aggregate, leading to adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
What should not be eaten with potatoes
1. Potatoes + Persimmons
After potatoes enter the body, they produce a large amount of hydrochloric acid. If you eat persimmons at this time, the persimmons will react chemically with the stomach acid, causing indigestion and, in severe cases, the formation of stones.
2. Potatoes + Tomatoes
Tomatoes produce insoluble precipitates in a strong acidic environment, and when they come into contact with potatoes, they provide this environment. Therefore, it is best not to eat potatoes and tomatoes together, as it can easily lead to poor appetite and indigestion.
3. Potatoes + Bananas
Potatoes are a common food on our dining table, and bananas are a fruit that many people often eat. Perhaps many people do not know that they can have side effects when eaten together.
