How Much Solanine is Too Much?
As already mentioned, solanine can be toxic if consumed in too-high amounts. This is especially important for children as well as potentially elderly people and pregnant women. Many countries have rules in place to limit the sale of potatoes containing high levels of solanine. Consuming very high levels of solanine can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and in extreme cases, can even be fatal. For this reason, it is not recommended to eat them, even just a little bit. It is hard to tell how much solanine is in a potato, and with so many ways to ‘get around’ the green potato problem, it’s best to just avoid them.