Sprouted purple potatoes are not recommended for consumption.
Sprouts usually occur when purple potatoes have been stored for too long and in a moist environment.
Usually simple sprouting does not produce toxic substances, but the majority of cases of purple potato sprouting will be accompanied by the phenomenon of mold, rot. Therefore, sprouted purple potatoes are no longer recommended for consumption.
Sprouted, moldy purple potatoes may be infected by Aspergillus, Penicillium and other fungi, and may secrete penicillin, aflatoxin and other harmful substances. Consumption of sprouted and moldy, rotten purple potatoes may lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating and other digestive tract symptoms, and may be neurotoxic.
Every 100 grams of purple potatoes contain 74 calories, of which 17.3 grams of carbohydrates, protein 2.34 grams, dietary fiber 1.14 grams, moderate consumption, can provide the body with carbohydrates and other nutrients, can be used as one of the staple food, replacing part of the refined rice and flour, and its dietary fiber is conducive to intestinal peristalsis, promote intestinal health.
After the purchase of purple potatoes are recommended to be placed in a dry circulation environment to save, eat as soon as possible, if once the mold or sprouting, it is recommended to discard, in order to ensure the health of the body.