Why Can't Sprouting Potatoes Be Eaten?

You should never eat potatoes that are sprouting. On the surface of a potato there are many small eyes. When it is warm, purple buds grow out of the eyes and these contain a toxin which is poisonous. If someone has eaten potatoes like this, he will feel sick -like vomiting and suffer from diar- rhoea. He may also have difficulty in breathing, or even die. So you must take care and not eat sprouted pota-toes.

If a potato has only a few buds, they still can be eaten however you should cut off the buds peel it and soak it in clear water The toxin will disperse in the water.