Is it safe to eat sprouted potatoes? How to keep them edible for weeks

Potatoes are a kitchen staple for anything from chips to mash, but warm environments and bright conditions can often contribute to them starting to sprout and turn green. If you're anything like me, you'll know that one minute they're fresh from the supermarket, and the next they're being fished out of the storage cupboard looking less than appetising for me and my children. This means they are one of the most commonly wasted food ingredients in the UK, with an estimated 700,000 tonnes of potatoes thrown away every year. But while sprouted potatoes may not look as appetising, are they actually safe to eat? And what are the signs that potatoes have gone bad? As a health and nutrition coach, I wanted to explore the science.

Why do potatoes sprout?

Potatoes are living tubers, which means