Nightshade is a family of plants that includes tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and peppers. Tobacco is also in the nightshade family. Nightshades are unique because they contain small amounts of ...

four small potatoes with slight green tinge indicating chlorophyll, solanine, and chaconine production - FotoHelin/Shutterstock Potatoes certainly are an art medium — the dishes we can incorporate ...

Last time, I talked about how the humble potato could kill you, and how it belonged to a botanical family with many sinister members, such as tobacco, mandrake and deadly nightshade. In the case of ...

Potatoes with green spots are more likely to contain the toxin solanine, which can cause digestive symptoms if consumed. Preparing them correctly may reduce solanine levels. The green color and bitter ...

Potatoes sometimes turn green, which may indicate high levels of a potentially toxic compound. People should take certain precautions with potatoes that are green under the skin. In general, people ...

Following a case of poisoning caused by a potato dish, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment is reminding people about the correct handling of potatoes. Glycoalkaloids, of which solanine is ...

Potatoes can turn green and potentially toxic when exposed to light, so here's what you need to know. From mashed potatoes to crispy fries, the humble potato is a staple in kitchens worldwide, loved ...

Not all nightshade plants are safe to eat. Nightshade vegetables are members of the Solanaceae family of flowering plants. Most nightshade plants are not edible, such as tobacco and the deadly herb ...