Can you eat sprouted potatoes if you peel off the sprouts?

Sprouted potatoes, even if the sprouts are peeled off, are not recommended to be eaten to prevent food poisoning. Sprouted potatoes contain lobelia, which is a neurotoxin. When this neurotoxin reaches a certain amount can stimulate the human intestinal mucosa, and the respiratory center has a paralyzing effect, there may be symptoms of poisoning, such as numbness of the tongue, itchy throat, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other adverse reactions. Sprouted potatoes, the content of lobelia can increase with the degree of sprouting, if the buds alone is not enough to remove the toxin clean, even after high-temperature cooking, there is still a risk of consumption. However, if the sprouting is small, you can peel off a little more, handle it cleanly, and try to eat it. In conclusion, from a food safety point of view, it is not recommended to eat sprouted potatoes after peeling off the sprouts to ensure your health. If you experience discomfort after eating sprouted potatoes, you should seek prompt medical attention and take active treatment.