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If so, you’re not alone. A woman recently posted in a Facebook group with 1.3 million members and asked the question:
“Why do some chips have green edges?”
It turns out that there is a plausible explanation for the green discoloration, and members of the group quickly provided possible explanations.
This was reported by the British media outlet Mirror.
Various explanations
Some immediately pointed out the obvious: the part of the potato from which the chip was cut must have been green. Others, however, gave a more detailed, scientific explanation.
One user explained:
“The potato from which the chip was cut was exposed to too much light or sunlight, causing chlorophyll to form in the above-ground parts of the potato.”
Another comment went into even more detail:
“Potatoes exposed to light produce chlorophyll—just like leaves. Potatoes normally grow underground, but if a potato grows too close to the surface or is stored in sunlight, it turns green.
But is there a risk in eating the occasional green potato chip?
Back in 2017, Food Unwrapped host Matt Tarbutt visited a farm in Norfolk and discovered that green potatoes can contain solanine, a potentially toxic chemical compound that is also found in belladonna.
However, it is extremely unlikely that eating a single green chip will cause health problems. However, eating a large amount of them could possibly make you feel unwell.
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