Question
Is it safe to eat sprouted taro? What are the possible side effects after consumption? Additionally, which sprouted foods are safe to eat and which are not?
Answer
Hello. According to your description, sprouted taro can be eaten. The reason why sprouted potatoes are not recommended for consumption is that they produce solanine. However, taro does not contain solanine, so there is no such issue. Therefore, after taro has sprouted, it is still safe to eat. Nonetheless, the sprouting process does consume some nutrients, which may result in a slightly inferior taste and reduced nutritional content when consumed.