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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In moderate quantities, solanine and chaconine can cause itchiness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, Brekke says.
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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
With the help of the chemical solanine, tomatoes deter obnoxious asparagus beetles, which, can do harm to asparagus plants.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 May 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
Tomatoes, members of the nightshade family, contain a toxin called solanine, which exists in higher concentrations in unripe tomatoes, as well as the stems and leaves.
—Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022
Steroidal alkaloids such as solanine have atropine-like effects on the nervous system inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022
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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
With the help of the chemical solanine, tomatoes deter obnoxious asparagus beetles, which, can do harm to asparagus plants.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 May 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
Tomatoes, members of the nightshade family, contain a toxin called solanine, which exists in higher concentrations in unripe tomatoes, as well as the stems and leaves.
—Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022
Steroidal alkaloids such as solanine have atropine-like effects on the nervous system inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022
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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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