Is skin of potato poison

Answer 1

The skins of potatoes alone are not poisonous. However, if the potatoes have begun to sprout, the skin around the sprouting, and the potatoe below that, may contain poisonous materiasl. Extracts from http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA252785 The chemical in question is solanine, a toxin that forms in the sprouts and green parts of potatoes. You can avoid it by cutting away sprouts ("eyes") from potatoes and peeling them below any green layer. And don't eat any potatoes that taste bitter; the flavor might indicate the presence of solanine. Extracts from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato#Toxicity Potatoes contain glycoalkaloids, toxic compounds, of which the most prevalent are solanine and chaconine.

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Breeders try to keep solanine levels below 200 mg/kg (200 ppmw). However, when these commercial varieties turn green, even they can approach concentrations of solanine of 1000 mg/kg (1000 ppmw). In normal potatoes, analysis has shown solanine levels may be as little as 3.5% of the breeders' maximum, with 7-187 mg/kg being found.

Answer 2

Baked potato in itself is healthy. It is good for weight gain as it has lots of carbohydrates and less protein. This also makes it good for digestion. Vitamin-C, B-complex and minerals like potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc in it are good for the skin. Baked potato is also helpful in brain function, rheumatism and inflammation.

I think what your are talking about is botulism which is sever food borne illness. Baked potatoes wrapped in foil have been linked to cases of botulism. Clostridium botulinum spores are able to survive the baking process. The foil wrap seals the potato preventing oxygen from being present. In this environment, and at the right temperature, spores on the potato can germinate and grow thereby producing their deadly toxin.

Answer 3

yes