Tag: Trace compounds

According to the European Food Safety Authority, tomatoes contain only trace amounts of nicotine, typically ranging from 2,700 to 16,100 nanograms per kilogram. This miniscule figure means that the percentage of tomatoes that are nicotine is practically zero, presenting no health risk.

While most people associate benzodiazepines with prescription medications like Valium and Xanax, scientific research has identified that trace amounts of these compounds are naturally present in common food items. These surprising findings reveal that certain plants, such as wheat and potatoes, naturally produce these compounds, challenging the notion that they are exclusively synthetic.