First, the reason why the green-bud potatoes are toxic is that they contain solanine. The normal potato solanine content is not enough to cause poisoning, and the content increases after germination, which is harmful to the human body.

Second, the potato processing method

First of all, it is necessary to dig out the vicinity of the germination site and put it in water for more than half an hour to remove the alkaloid, namely solanine, and then carry out normal cooking or boiled potatoes.

2. The reason why long-bud potatoes need to be treated

Third, the harm of eating untreated long-bud potatoes

1. It will occur 2-4 hours after eating. The manifestations are: first, there is a tingling or burning sensation in the throat, burning or pain in the upper abdomen.

2. Patients with deep poisoning may suffer from dehydration, electrolyte disorder and blood pressure drop due to severe vomiting and diarrhea;

3. Dizziness, headache, mild disturbance of consciousness, coma and convulsion in severe cases, and finally death due to heart failure and respiratory center paralysis.

Fourth, the storage method of potatoes

Four, so after buying potatoes, they should be stored in a dry and cool place or irradiated to prevent germination.