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What type of food poisoning is caused by solanine?

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7 февр. 2014 г. · Diarrhea; Fever or lower than normal body temperature (hypothermia); Headache; Slow pulse and/or breathing; Stomach or abdominal pain; Vomiting.


What type of poisoning is solanine?

Solanine (29) is a glycoalkaloid poison first extracted from the berries Solanum nigrum and mostly found in all parts of species of the family Solanaceae, such as Solanum melongena, Solanum tuberosum, and Solanum lycopersicum.

What type of food poisoning is caused by green potatoes?

However, if they were to eat a large amount of green potato they might get solanine poisoning. When solanine levels in a potato are greater than 0.1% the vegetable is not suitable for eating and could make a person sick.

What causes solanine poisoning?

Eggplants, tomatoes, and some berries are common members of the nightshade family—many of them contain highly toxic alkaloids. That said, the potato is the most common cause of solanine poisoning in humans.

Is Green potatoes a bacterial contamination?

Nevertheless, greening is a sign that a potato may be starting to produce more solanine. Summary: When exposed to light, potatoes produce a toxin called solanine. It protects them from insects and bacteria, but it's toxic to humans.

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