Potatoes, carrots and other roots can begin to germinate in the refrigerator.
Germinated potatoes. Adobe Stock / AOP
Did the potatoes stored in the refrigerator germinate? We asked Martto Development Manager Maija from Soljanlahtican germinated potatoes or roots be eaten.
– If the sprouts of the potatoes in the refrigerator are small, less than half a centimeter and the potatoes are still clumsy, you can use them without any worries, he advises.
Instead, if the sprouts are long and the potatoes loose, they should no longer be used for cooking. The same goes for green potatoes.
– A toxic alkaloid begins to form in potatoes.
In addition to potatoes, carrots and other roots can also begin to germinate in the refrigerator. According to Soljanlahti, germinated roots can be eaten with confidence, but germination can cause a bad taste in the root, which is why it is good to do a taste test before cooking.
– It is a good idea to go through the root and vegetable boxes regularly, once a week, and try to use the roots on time.