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The better question is why would you? Assuming this is a whole uncooked potato then just cut the moldy/mushy part off and cook how you wish. If it's a cooked potato then it's time to throw it out.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 7y agoIt will probably have no effect at all. Most common vegetable molds are not toxic to humans.
In the worst case, it might cause an upset stomach, vomiting, or diarrhea depending on the type of mold, and the individual's sensitivity to it.
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∙ 14y agoIf, when you peel the potato the flesh under the skin/mold is sound and white then this is OK to eat. If the potato is grey/brown on the inside then it is not OK to eat.
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∙ 13y agoAssume it is not safe to eat anything mouldy. Just expect to be ill if you do
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∙ 15y agoI would not recommend it.
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∙ 10y agowhy would you ask that you saddo.
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Are potato skins toxic?
Actually most of the antioxidants are in the skin. As long as there is no mold and you clean off the skin, it should be perfectly healthy to eat.
What is a potato blight?
potato blight are potato mold,potato disease,potato mildew and potato murrain.
What mold caused the Irish potato famine?
water mold
Is it safe to eat a yam with mold on the outside?
No once it has mold on it, it's bad. Even is the mold is picked off, there is still bacteria in the food. So if you eat it you will get sick.
Can you eat a budding potato?
Yes, the green stuff is natural--just don't eat the green part, the rest is fine. (alternate answer) Potato skin often has a greenish tinge because it is the root of a plant which grows green leaves for photosynthesis. Don't eat green mold, but in most cases, the green in the potato skin is just chlorophyll, and is perfectly safe to eat.
How does bread mold feed off of bread?
they eat dog poo
What do mold eat?
what does mold eat or live on?
Can you eat potato from a decorative potato plant?
CAn you eat a decrative potato plants potato?
How do you sanitise a bakery to keep mold off the air?
let spiders into it and they will eat dust.
Does sourdough bread mold with water added mold faster than rye wheat white or potato bread?
No.
Can you eat 10 days old cheese?
Yes, 10-day-old cheese should be safe to eat. If it has mold, you may be able to cut the mold off and the rest of the cheese should be okay.
Is the potato too bad to eat?
the potato is good to eat
