Question
Sometimes when peeling a potato, I find that areas of it are a bright shade of green. Does this mean that:
A) The potato is OK to eat?
B) The potato is OK to eat, as long as the green parts are removed and discarded?
C) The potato is not OK to eat (and if so, why not)?
Answer
This just means the potato has been exposed to light and has produced chlorophyll (the green color). It is most likely safe to eat, minus the green areas.
Producing the chlorophyll also produces solanine, which is toxic in large quantities. Remove the green parts and don't eat more than 4lbs.
For detailed information, see this link.
http://www.wisegeek.com/are-green-potatoes-poisonous.htm
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