Separating Fact from Fiction: Do Blueberries Contain Solanine?
                                
                                
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                                Over 2,500 plant species belong to the nightshade family, which has led to many myths surrounding related foods, including blueberries. So, do blueberries contain solanine, the toxic compound often associated with nightshades? The simple answer is yes, they contain trace amounts, but they are not nightshades, and the levels are too low to be a concern.