Sprouted Potatoes: When They’re Safe to Cook (and When to Toss Them)

It started like one of those harmless pantry discoveries you make while avoiding real chores. I was digging through the back of my cabinet for pasta when I found a forgotten bag of potatoes—until I noticed something strange. Pale, winding sprouts were curling out of the skins like they were trying to escape, and suddenly my “quick dinner plan” turned into a question I couldn’t ignore: Are these still food… or something I shouldn’t touch? It looked like a small kitchen moment, but it can actually be an important safety check, because sprouting potatoes change over time in ways many people don’t realize.

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