Yes, green potatoes are safe to eat, but take our word for it that you’d rather not because of the bitter taste that typically accompanies that green color. Potatoes become green as a result of chlorophyll formation, and an associated substance called solanine produces the bitter taste.

Exposure to light, either natural or artificial, is the main reason potatoes turn green. We make every effort to prevent exposure to light, but it is possible for potatoes to become exposed to light and turn green beyond our last inspection point. You can learn more about this subject here: https://potatogoodness.com/potato-greeningfact-check/