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Solanine is a toxic alkaloid found in plants of the nightshade family (including potatoes). It has pesticidal and fungicidal properties.

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Solanine is what color?

green


How can solanine be effectively removed from tomatoes?

Solanine, a toxic compound found in tomatoes, can be effectively removed by peeling and cooking the tomatoes. Peeling removes the skin where solanine is concentrated, while cooking breaks down the compound. It is important to discard any green or sprouted parts of the tomato as they contain higher levels of solanine.


What actors and actresses appeared in Solanine - 2002?

The cast of Solanine - 2002 includes: Michael Gempart Timothy Perrott Kathrin von Steinburg Olga Wollmann


Can you explain how tomatoes can cause inflammation in the body?

Tomatoes contain a compound called solanine, which can trigger inflammation in some individuals. Solanine is a type of alkaloid that can irritate the digestive system and potentially lead to inflammation in the body. This can manifest as symptoms such as joint pain, digestive issues, or skin rashes in some people who are sensitive to solanine.


Is there an antidote to solanine?

The antidote for solanine poisoning is cholesterol, found in fat of animal origin. Therefore it is nothing strange if an intoxicated person has craving for fat milk, cream, eggs, fat pork meat, etc.


Is the eye of a potaot safe to eat?

No, it contains alpha-solanine and alpha-chaconine


What disease is caused by eating raw potato?

You will not get sick if you eat a raw potato that has no green in it. However, there are glycoalkaloids in potatoes that if exposed to light or have aged, will cause a build up of solanine or chaconine. If ingested, solanine can cause cramps, diarrhea, headaches, and in severe cases coma or death. There is no disease, only poisoning caused by eating green, raw potatoes.


What does solanine smell like and how can it be identified by its odor?

Solanine, a toxic compound found in certain plants like potatoes, has a strong, bitter smell that is often described as musty or earthy. It can be identified by its distinct odor, which can be detected when the plant is bruised or damaged.


What is the content of the solanum nigrum that makes it taste bitter?

Probable the glykoalkaloids as solanine, solasomine, solamargine.


What in tomatoes causes inflammation?

Tomatoes contain a compound called solanine, which can cause inflammation in some people.


When potatoes are exposed to light chlorophyll creates spots of a mild poison called solanine What color are these spots?

green


What is the toxin present in the eyes and sprouts of potatoes and those that have been stored improperly showing green spots?

solanine