Nightshade List
Uncommon and Common Ones
Nightshade list of not only the common ones but also the gotcha ones, some of which have been personally found by unfortunately eating them. Check with your physician about this list.
When you do a search for a list of nightshades, you will find lots of websites that list the most common nightshade foods that are found in restaurants. Few of these nightshade lists will have those foods that you may find when traveling internationally, and even fewer will have spices or condiments to avoid. Some lists will have blueberries and soy, and others will declare them safe. Proceed with caution and consult your physician.
Everyone Knows these Vegetables
- Eggplant
- Tomato
(really a fruit) - Bell Pepper
- Eggplant
(really a fruit) - Chile Pepper
- Potatoes
- Tomatillos
But did you know these?
- Physalis
- Banana Peppers
- Chili Peppers
- Chipotle Peppers
- Datil
- Habaneros Peppers
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Pimentos
- Poblano Peppers
- Serrano Peppers
- Sweet Peppers
- Thai Peppers
- Tobacco
- Vodka (maybe)
- (GMO) soy beans in Soy Sauce
- Sorrel
Herbs/Plants
- Ashwagandha
- Banewort
- Belladonna7
- Bittersweet (Atropine Belladonna)
- Brugmansia
- Datura
- Deadly Nightshade
- Devil’s Cherries
- Devil’s Herb
- Divale
- Dubiosia
- Dwale
- Dwayberry
- Great Morel
- Henbane
- Hyoscyamus
- Jimson Weed
- Mandrake
- Mandragore
- Petunias
- Solanum
Fruits
- Bush Tomato
- Cocona
- Goji berries
- Gooseberries
- Huckleberries
- Jerusalem Cherries
- Kutjera
- Naranjillas
- Pepinos
- Sunberry
Not a Nightshade and OK to Eat
- Sweet Potatoes
- Black Pepper
- Onions
- Zucchini
- Okra
- Turmeric
- Rosehip
Condiments
- Most mustard
- Ketchup
- Most barbeque sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce
- Tomato Sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
Spices
- Paprika
- Cayenne pepper
- Chili powder
- Curry powder
- Garam marsala
- Red Pepper
- Chinese Five-Spice Powder
- Curry Powder
- Old Bay Spice
- Peruvian Aji
Not A Nightshade But Be Careful
Solanine can also be found in other fruits and vegetables that are not in the nightshade family.
Blueberries, Strawberries, Okra: The leaves and stems of these plants contain solanine. While the levels are generally low, it’s best to avoid consuming them.
Artichokes: The edible parts are safe, but the leaves contain solanine and should be avoided.
Apples: The seeds contain solanine. Eating whole apples is generally safe, but it’s advisable to remove the seeds before consumption.
Resources
There are six allergens associated with these foods, profilins, lipid transfer proteins, hevein, Bet v 1 like proteins, gibberellins and thaumatin. Not all nightshades share the same allergens so you might be able to eat some nightshades and not others This website will help you find the difference in nightshades
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