decay, or a rotten odor, it may still be usable.
If it’s extremely shriveled, soft, leaking, moldy, or otherwise deteriorating, toss it.
Think of it this way:
A little age isn’t the same thing as rot.
Can You Eat Potatoes With Small Sprouts?
Small sprouts can occur during storage, particularly as potatoes age.
Remove the sprouts and inspect the potato carefully before using it. Extension guidance specifically recommends removing sprouts before preparing potatoes.
If the potato is heavily sprouted, green, soft, or deteriorated, however, it’s better to discard it.
And never eat the sprouts themselves.
What If the Potato Is Green Inside?
Green discoloration deserves caution.
The green color itself is associated with exposure to light, and heavily green potatoes can contain elevated levels of naturally occurring glycoalkaloids.
If only a small green area is present, remove the green portion generously before cooking.
If a potato has extensive green areas,
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