While the potato itself might still be edible, the sprouts on a potato are not edible and should be removed and thrown away.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Sprouted Potatoes: What's Safe and What's Not?
It's essential to distinguish between the potato itself and the sprouts it produces.
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The Potato: A potato that has grown eyes is still safe to eat as long as it's firm to the touch and its skin isn't shriveled.
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The Sprouts: According to the reference, sprouts are not edible and should be removed and tossed.
Therefore, you need to remove the sprouts before consuming a sprouted potato.
