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Can you eat uncooked potato skin? The risks of a raw potato

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Raw potatoes contain naturally occurring toxins called glycoalkaloids, primarily solanine, which is concentrated in the skin and green parts. Due to these compounds, you should not eat uncooked potato skin as it can cause serious digestive and neurological problems. Cooking is essential for reducing these risks and making potatoes safe and delicious.