solanine
noun
so·la·nine
ˈsō-lə-ˌnēn 
-nən
-nən
variants
or less commonly solanin
: a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C45H73NO15 found in the parts (such as tubers and fruits) of several plants (such as potatoes and tomatoes) of the nightshade family
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With the help of the chemical solanine, tomatoes deter obnoxious asparagus beetles, which, can do harm to asparagus plants.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Tomatoes contain alkaloids like solanine, which may trigger an inflammatory response in some individuals.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
In very high amounts, solanine and chaconine poisoning may result in hallucinations, paralysis, jaundice, loss of sensation, and even death.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
In moderate quantities, solanine and chaconine can cause itchiness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, Brekke says.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Raw potatoes contain solanine and lectins, which can both contribute to the digestive issues.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
In high doses, solanine can cause can cause headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, lower body temperature, and slow pulse.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021
The green is actually harmless chlorophyll — the presence of which indicates a toxin called solanine.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021
In extreme cases, solanine poisoning has led to paralysis of the central nervous system, convulsions, and death.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Tomatoes contain alkaloids like solanine, which may trigger an inflammatory response in some individuals.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
In very high amounts, solanine and chaconine poisoning may result in hallucinations, paralysis, jaundice, loss of sensation, and even death.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
In moderate quantities, solanine and chaconine can cause itchiness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, Brekke says.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Raw potatoes contain solanine and lectins, which can both contribute to the digestive issues.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2024
In high doses, solanine can cause can cause headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms, lower body temperature, and slow pulse.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021
The green is actually harmless chlorophyll — the presence of which indicates a toxin called solanine.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021
In extreme cases, solanine poisoning has led to paralysis of the central nervous system, convulsions, and death.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2021
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solanine
noun
so·la·nine
variants
or solanin
: a bitter poisonous crystalline alkaloid C45H72NO15 from several plants (as some potatoes or tomatoes) of the family Solanaceae
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