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What are the glycoalkaloids in potatoes?

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Created: 2022-04-19 00:45:13

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Glycoalkaloids are naturally produced in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) and the main glycoalkaloids are alpha-solanine and alpha-chaconine which together account for 95% of the total glycoalkaloid content. Glycoalkaloids occur in all parts of a potato plant.


How do you remove solanine from potatoes?

CONSTITUTION: Solanin is removed from potatoes by dipping the potatoes in vinegar of 30-60 deg. C, containing 0.3-1.0 vol% of acetic acid, for 2-5 minutes.

How do you remove glycoalkaloids from potatoes?

Peeling significantly reduces glycoalkaloid concentration, because glycoalkaloids are partly removed from potato tubers with the skin. Also, boiling potatoes in water and also the frying process remove partly the glycoalkaloids.

What toxin Do potatoes have?

Potatoes contain two kinds of glycoalkaloids, both natural toxins, called solanine and chaconine. Exposure to light greatly increases the formation of chlorophyll and glycoalkaloids.

How does solanine affect the body?

Solanine poisoning is primarily displayed by gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, burning of the throat, cardiac dysrhythmia, nightmares, headache, dizziness, itching, eczema, thyroid problems, and inflammation and pain in the joints.

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