solanines
/ˈsoʊləˌninz/
noun
- Poisonous chemical compounds found in plants of the nightshade family, such as potatoes and tomatoes, especially in green parts or sprouts.
- Eating green potatoes can be dangerous because they contain high levels of solanines.
- Farmers test their crops for solanines to ensure the vegetables are safe to eat.
- The bitter taste of some wild nightshade berries comes from the solanines they contain.