Why Are Green Potatoes Poisonous and How Toxic Is Solanine Found In Potato Leaves, Roots, and Fruit?
Potatoes are a member of the Solanaceae family of plants, which includes tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, tobacco, and deadly nightshade. They are characterized by their ability to produce toxic alkaloids such as solanine in their leaves, roots, and fruit. Unfortunately, solanine does not dissolve, so it cannot be removed by soakin
