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solanine

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characteristics of tomatoes

In tomato: History
…poisonous and contain the neurotoxin solanine.
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derivation from nightshade

In nightshade
…poisonous, the active principle being solanine, which can cause convulsions and death if taken in large doses. The black nightshade (S. nigrum) is also generally considered poisonous, but its fully ripened fruit and foliage are cooked and eaten in some areas.
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toxins in food

In nutritional disease: Toxins in foods
…indicates that the natural toxicant solanine may be present. Solanine builds up when a potato is handled roughly, exposed to light or extremes of temperature, or is old. Symptoms of solanine poisoning include diarrhea, cramps, and headache, although many damaged potatoes would have to be eaten to cause serious illness.…
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