Roskachestvo specialist Kotelnikova spoke about the dangers of raw unpeeled potatoes 
Dark and green spots in potato tubers indicate the presence of a toxic substance in vegetables. The head of the research department of Roskachestvo Lilia Kotelnikova warned about this, reports “Prime”.
She clarified that solanine can cause severe poisoning. However, for the consequences to occur, you need to eat several pounds of raw unripe unpeeled potatoes or tops. Heat treatment and removal of spots with spots greatly reduces the content of solanine.
Kotelnikova also recalled the possible content of nitrates in potatoes. To reduce their concentration, it is necessary to soak the peeled tubers in water for half an hour.
On November 27, Executive Director of the Investment and Agrarian Fund Marina Strogaya said that this year the potato crop was “not the best” led to an increase in the price of it. The expert noted that this year is significantly inferior to the past in terms of yield. “Also, many foreign supply channels have been disrupted due to the pandemic, and this also makes foreign products more expensive,” she explained.
In September, Roskachestvo said that varieties of cabbage, especially white cabbage, have many pests and diseases , therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the appearance and smell. The experts also noted that the outer leaves of the cabbage should be intact, undamaged and not dry.