It is not recommended to eat purple sweet potatoes after they sprout, because the starch content in purple sweet potatoes is relatively high. When they sprout, an enzyme will be produced, and then some toxins will be produced. At this time, Purple sweet potatoes are not only unpalatable but also dangerous, so they are not suitable for consumption.

Purple sweet potatoes sprout because they are in an environment suitable for germination. In order to prevent purple sweet potatoes from sprouting, they should be placed in a cool and ventilated place, or placed in the refrigerator. When storing, put some absorbent paper towels at the bottom of the purple sweet potato to help absorb the water of the purple sweet potato. When the water content is reduced, the necessary conditions for germination will also be reduced.

It is not recommended to eat purple sweet potatoes after they sprout, because the starch content in purple sweet potatoes is relatively high. When they sprout, an enzyme will be produced, and then some toxins will be produced. At this time, Purple sweet potatoes are not only unpalatable but also dangerous, so they are not suitable for consumption.

Purple sweet potatoes will produce some toxins when they sprout. At the same time, the purple sweet potatoes will easily become rotten after germination. The stems of the purple sweet potatoes will begin to contain toxins. If you eat this purple sweet potato, it will be very dangerous. Poisoning is easy to occur. In mild cases, abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur. In severe cases, poisoning reactions may occur, causing people to coma. In the most serious cases, it may be life-threatening.

First of all, you need to observe whether there is mildew on the surface of the purple sweet potato. If there is no mildew, you can remove the sprouted areas and then you can eat it. If there is already mold on the surface of the purple sweet potato, If it becomes moldy, it is not recommended to eat it anymore and just throw it away.