Saudi Arabia: Warning about toxic types of potatoes distributed in vegetable markets, and an expert explains how to distinguish them from healthy potatoes
The specialist warned Fahd Al-Saeed Avoid eating potatoes that have green spots on them, indicating that this is a sign of the presence of a toxic compound called “solanine.” This compound occurs naturally in potatoes as a defense mechanism against fungi and insects, but it may pose a risk to human health when consumed in … Read more