Is it bad to eat the tomato stem? Understanding the safety and risks
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While the ripe fruit of the tomato plant is a nutritional powerhouse, all members of the nightshade family contain natural defense compounds called glycoalkaloids. This has led to long-standing confusion and persistent myths about whether it is bad to eat the tomato stem or other green parts of the plant. The truth is more nuanced than a simple yes or no, depending largely on the quantity consumed and the preparation method.
