Toxin levels in different variety of potatoes: Alarming contents of α-chaconine

This study measures the content of the two toxic alkaloids in 15 different varieties of potatoes considered important for a commercial use; measurements were taken immediately following the collection and after 20 days. The data show that after 20 days the α-solanine content decreases (with the exception of only four varieties), whereas the α-chaconine content increases to alarming levels. Graphical abstract
Source: Phytochemistry Letters - Category: Chemistry Source Type: research