Did you know...

2 September 2011

That green tomatoes, sprouting potatoes as well as sweet potatoes are hazardous for consumption! Glycoalkaloids are a poisonous substance found in the twigs, leaves and seeds of certain fruits and vegetables.

Glycoalkaloids are usually found at low levels. They can be higher in certain cases if the vegetable is still:
• green
• damaged
• starting to sprout

  

High Glycoalkaloids levels can cause symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea.