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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

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BRIEF: Which part of the tomato plant contains the Tomatine?


QUESTION:
Which part of the tomato plant contains the Tomatine?

ANSWER:
The highest concentrations are in the stems and leaves. There are small amounts in the fruit, part of the distinctive flavor of tomatoes and potatoes comes from these alkaloids, but at concentrations too low to harm you.