Solanine

Solanine

Cestrum nocturnum

Tomatine

Microgreen

Solanum dulcamara

Median lethal dose

List of Puccinia species

Chaconine

Solanum nigrum

Tomato

Solanum xanti

Progesterone

Solanum aculeastrum

Solanum americanum

Plant breeding

Vladimir Prelog

Steroidal alkaloid

Solanidine

List of poisonous plants

Sprouting

Regulation of genetic engineering

Potato

Bush tomato

Solanum jamesii

Hilling

Eggplant

Solanaceae

Solanum pseudocapsicum

Glycoalkaloid

Macrobiotic diet

Toxin called solanine5

• Green potatoes contain a natural toxin called solanine. (snopes.com)
• The potato - or, rather, green versions of it - contains a natural toxin called solanine. (snopes.com)
• This is because tomatoes naturally produce a toxin called solanine. (onteenstoday.com)
• That said, nightshade plants have high levels of a toxin called solanine . (gardeningknowhow.com)
• Green parts of potatoes contain a natural toxin called solanine and should not be eaten. (miraclegro.com)

Chemical called solanine2

• Nightshade plants contain a poisonous chemical called solanine. (thedodo.com)
• The main reason why eating a spoiled potato is so dangerous is because they contain a chemical called solanine. (beinghuman.org)

Case of solanine2

• The well known natural therapist, Andrew Weil, points out that there hasn't been a single case of solanine poisoning in the US from potatoes in the last 50 years. (health.org.au)
• In the case of solanine toxicity from tomatoes, if your dog were to experience adverse effects and require veterinary care, it's important to know if your insurance policy covers such incidents. (abestfashion.com)

Toxicity in dogs1

• The tomato plant can cause solanine toxicity in dogs, which can be fatal. (bustle.com)

Glycoalkaloid solanine2

• Potato peels, just like raw potatoes, are full of glycoalkaloid solanine that is toxic to cats. (petoftheday.com)
• All parts of the plant contain toxic glycoalkaloid solanine and may cause gastrointestinal problems if ingested. (pestweb.com)

Chaconine5

• Potatoes naturally produce solanine and chaconine, a related glycol-alkaloid, as a defence against pests. (health.org.au)
• Two tri-glycosylated alkaloids, alpha-chaconine and alpha-solanine accumulate in potato tubers. (usda.gov)
• However, the profiles of component SGAs were altered in some of the antisense lines showing large reductions in alpha-chaconine usually compensated by an increase alpha-solanine. (usda.gov)
• You shouldn't eat the sprouts because they contain solanine, chaconine, and other toxic glycoalkaloids. (healthline.com)
• Other studies have found that neural tube defects in hamsters may be caused by the solanidine triglycosides, alpha-chaconine and high-dose solanine. (family-health-information.com)

Tomatoes18

• Would the solanine content be minimised if I select only tomatoes that are very ripe? (health.org.au)
• The short answer is that solanine is at its highest levels in green tomatoes - as it is in green potatoes - and decreases to its minimum levels in dead ripe fruit. (health.org.au)
• So, yes, your best chance of avoiding irritation from solanine is to consume only perfectly-ripe tomatoes. (health.org.au)
• Most plants contain natural pesticides, and solanine is the one in tomatoes. (health.org.au)
• In potatoes, the parts which have turned green have the highest levels of solanine, which are much greater and more harmful than the solanine in tomatoes. (health.org.au)
• In tomatoes, the highest level of the solanine group of chemicals, called tomatine, occurs when they are immature and green. (health.org.au)
• The concentration can be up to 500 mg per 1 kg of fruit, according to the website https://www.ehow.com/info_8738165_solanine-ripe-vs-green-tomatoes.html. (health.org.au)
• But for cats, even the solanine in ripe tomatoes is harmful. (health.org.au)
• In most cases, tomatoes ripened on the bush have lower levels of solanine than greenhouse tomatoes because the latter have often been harvested green. (health.org.au)
• Children and adults with tomato allergies and sensitivity are the most affected by the solanine in green tomatoes. (health.org.au)
• One of the primary concerns is solanine toxicity, as tomatoes belong to the nightshade family, which contains solanine, a potentially harmful substance for dogs. (abestfashion.com)
• In this article, we will explore the topic of whether dogs can eat tomatoes, the risks associated with solanine toxicity, and how it relates to insurance considerations for pet owners. (abestfashion.com)
• While tomatoes themselves are not toxic to dogs, the plant's stems, leaves, and unripe green tomatoes contain higher levels of solanine, which can be harmful to dogs if ingested in large quantities. (abestfashion.com)
• Some dogs may have a sensitive digestive system or be more prone to solanine toxicity, while others may tolerate tomatoes without any issues. (abestfashion.com)
• Solanine is a natural toxin found in plants of the nightshade family, including tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants. (abestfashion.com)
• Tomatoes technically contain tomatine instead of solanine, which is essentially a less toxic version of that chemical. (thedodo.com)
• The fruits of nightshade plants-potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants-generally contain very low levels of solanine, which is why they are safe to eat. (diettogo.com)
• Some people are highly sensitive to solanine and for these folks, eating tomatoes and peppers can cause swelling and pain in the joints. (diettogo.com)

Concentrations3

• High concentrations of solanine are necessary to cause death to mammals. (wikipedia.org)
• The greenish hue that should warn you away from such spuds is actually chlorophyll, but its presence indicates concentrations of solanine are present in the tuber. (snopes.com)
• Concentrations of 38 to 45 mg/100 g solanine have been found in potatoes implicated in human fatalities, compared to 3 to 66 mg/100 g in fresh, healthy potatoes. (family-health-information.com)

Leaves and stems2

• Plants, leaves and stems, contain a poison called solanine which causes severe gastrointestinal problems. (hartz.com)
• The presence of solanine in the leaves and stems of nightshade plants acts as a natural pesticide, dispatching any bugs that nibble too freely on the plant. (diettogo.com)

Amounts5

• Ingestion of solanine in moderate amounts can cause death. (wikipedia.org)
• When dogs consume large amounts of solanine, they may experience symptoms such as gastrointestinal distress, including vomiting and diarrhea. (abestfashion.com)
• At least one of these substances, solanine, is toxic to humans in large amounts. (botanicalinterests.com)
• All of these plants produce a compound called solanine that, when consumed in sufficient amounts, acts as a nerve poison. (diettogo.com)
• If a potato is green or sprouted, it's a sign that it contains solanine, a compound that is toxic even in small amounts. (losethebackpain.com)

Tubers1

• When the plant's stem, tubers, or leaves are exposed to sunlight, it stimulates the biosynthesis of solanine and other glycoalkaloids as a defense mechanism so it is not eaten. (wikipedia.org)

Tomato6

• Solanine is a glycoalkaloid poison found in species of the nightshade family within the genus Solanum, such as the potato (Solanum tuberosum), the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), and the eggplant (Solanum melongena). (wikipedia.org)
• Potato, tomato, and eggplant glycoalkaloids like solanine have also been shown to affect active transport of sodium across cell membranes. (wikipedia.org)
• Plants like the potato and tomato constantly synthesize low levels of glycoalkaloids like solanine. (wikipedia.org)
• I eat a lot of tomato, which I know can aggravate arthritis due to the solanine content. (health.org.au)
• The softer and sweeter the ripe tomato, the less solanine it contains. (health.org.au)
• And even though you're a lot bigger than that bug, the amount of solanine in potato or tomato leaves might be enough to give you an upset stomach, which is why we don't eat those parts of the plant. (diettogo.com)

Vomiting and diarrhea1

• When ingested, solanine causes vomiting and diarrhea, slows the heart, lowers blood pressure, depresses breathing and induces coma. (vanderbilt.edu)

Potato2

• Solanine is a glycoalkaloid poison created by various plants in the genus Solanum, such as the potato plant. (wikipedia.org)
• A glycoalkaloid poison found in species of the nightshade, solanine is a nerve toxin produced in the green part of the potato (the leaves, the stem, and any green spots on the skin). (snopes.com)

Ingestion1

• Symptoms usually occur 8 to 12 hours after ingestion, but may occur as rapidly as 10 minutes after eating high-solanine foods. (wikipedia.org)

Humans3

• Some studies show a correlation between the consumption of potatoes suffering from late blight (which increases solanine and other glycoalkaloid levels) and the incidence of spina bifida in humans. (wikipedia.org)
• There are several proposed mechanisms of how solanine causes toxicity in humans, but the true mechanism of action is not well understood. (wikipedia.org)
• In humans, solanine toxicity can cause gastrointestinal upset, headache, and even neurological symptoms in severe cases. (abestfashion.com)

Diarrhea2

• This cell membrane disruption is likely the cause of many of the symptoms of solanine toxicity, including burning sensations in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, internal hemorrhaging, and stomach lesions. (wikipedia.org)
• The solanum glycosides, such as solanine, produce gastrointestinal disturbances including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and hemolytic and hemorrhagic damage to the gastrointestinal tract. (family-health-information.com)

Compound1

• Solanine is a glycol-alkaloid compound and is present in all parts of the plant. (health.org.au)

Exposure3

• Experiments show that solanine exposure opens the potassium channels of mitochondria, increasing their membrane potential. (wikipedia.org)
• Under stressful pre and/or post-harvest conditions (including temperature, humidity, storage time, physical injury, and exposure to light) glycoalkaloids - solanine in particular - begin to increase to higher levels, becoming toxic and very dangerous if consumed. (tallahassee.com)
• This discoloration is called "solanine" and is caused by exposure to light. (1859oregonmagazine.com)

Solanidine2

• However, it is known that in the biosynthesis of solanine, cholesterol is first converted into the steroidal alkaloid solanidine. (wikipedia.org)
• The solanidine is then converted into solanine through a series of glycosylation reactions catalyzed by specific glycosyltransferases. (wikipedia.org)

Naturally1

• Another concern is that levels of naturally occurring toxins, such as solanine, might be increased in GM versions of plants. (cspinet.org)

Consume1

• The largest concentration of solanine in response to stress is on the surface in the peel, making it an even better defense mechanism against pests trying to consume it. (wikipedia.org)

Less toxic1

• Ingested solanine is relatively less toxic than that administered parenterally. (family-health-information.com)

Poison found1

• Solanine is a poison found in potatoes. (indianlink.com.au)

Berries1

• Solanine was first isolated in 1820 from the berries of the European black nightshade (Solanum nigrum), after which it was named. (wikipedia.org)

Compounds1

• However, under stress, such as the presence of a pest or herbivore, they increase the synthesis of compounds like solanine as a natural chemical defense. (wikipedia.org)

Levels1

• Toxicity typically occurs when people ingest potatoes containing high levels of solanine. (wikipedia.org)

Decrease2

• The gastrointestinal tract cannot efficiently absorb solanine, which helps decrease its strength to the mammal body. (wikipedia.org)
• In other words, does the solanine content decrease with the ripening of the fruit? (health.org.au)

Natural1

• Solanine has pesticidal properties, and it is one of the plant's natural defenses. (wikipedia.org)

Green3

• The green colour is chlorophyll, which is harmless, but is an indication of a high solanine level. (health.org.au)
• You are unlikely to ingest enough solanine from eating green potatoes to do you any serious harm. (snopes.com)
• Even though human fatalities due to the consumption of green potatoes have been reported periodically, proof that solanine was the causal agent has not been firmly established. (family-health-information.com)