Tag: Cooking green tomatoes

Tomatoes, a member of the nightshade family, are known to contain glycoalkaloids, like tomatine, with higher concentrations in unripe fruits. This raises the question: can you eat green tomatoes that haven't turned red, or are they toxic? The short answer is yes, with some important distinctions.

Tomatoes were once considered poisonous in Europe due to their ties to the nightshade family. Today, while unripe green tomatoes contain a glycoalkaloid called tomatine, they are edible and safe for consumption when cooked in moderation.