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What foods contain solanine?

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Solanine is a bitter-tasting steroidal alkaloid saponin that has been isolated from all nightshades, including tomatoes, capsicum, tobacco, and eggplant. However, the most widely ingested solanine is from the consumption of potatoes. Potato leaves, stems, and shoots are naturally high in this saponin.


What foods is solanine in?

We can find solanine in:White potatoes (not sweet potatoes)Eggplant.Paprika.Peppers.Goji berries.Tomatillos.How to Heal Your Immunity with Nightshade Foods - HuffPost

How does the body get rid of solanine?

Some solanine can be removed by boiling but not by baking. The major effect of α-solanine and α-chaconine is the reversible inhibition of cholinesterase. Cardiotoxic and teratogenic effects have also been reported.

Are blueberries a nightshade food?

Blueberries. Blueberries contain solanine alkaloid like nightshade plants, though they aren't technically a nightshade plant. Blueberries are often touted as a superfood because many believe they contain cancer-preventing ingredients. They're high in antioxidants, which are known to reduce inflammation.

Do strawberries have solanine?

Strawberries are not nightshades; in fact, they're part of the rose family! A strawberry is not actually a berry. By technical definition, a berry is a fleshy fruit produced from a single seed. The strawberry, however has its dry, yellow “seeds” on the outside (each of which is actually considered a separate fruit).

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