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Solanines and chalcones are glycoalkaloid phytotoxins present mostly in the Solanaceae family. This is a family that includes potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplants. Generally, the concentration of these toxins is low but they are found to be high in some plants depending on the stage of growth and the environment. Unripe tomatoes and potato sprouts have relatively high levels of solanines and chalcones. Stressful conditions such as ultraviolet light, high temperatures, biochemical attack from microorganisms, and physical damage such as bruising provide a good environment for the release of these toxins.