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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The green skin contains an elevated amount of solanine, a toxic alkaloid.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Potatoes contain the compound solanine, which can be toxic in large amounts.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
This color is also a sign of solanine—a natural defense potatoes produce in response to light.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Tomatoes contain alkaloids like solanine, which may trigger an inflammatory response in some individuals.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Potatoes contain the compound solanine, which can be toxic in large amounts.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
This color is also a sign of solanine—a natural defense potatoes produce in response to light.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Tomatoes contain alkaloids like solanine, which may trigger an inflammatory response in some individuals.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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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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