What are the health risks of eating unripe green tomatoes?
Disease description:
We have some green tomatoes at home that are not fully ripe. Is there any health risk associated with eating unripe green tomatoes?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Zhengxin
Unripe green tomatoes are not recommended for consumption, as they contain alkaloids—harmful substances that can accumulate as toxins in the body and easily cause poisoning. Additionally, unripe tomatoes have a bitter, astringent taste, which can cause oral discomfort after ingestion. It is advisable to allow green tomatoes to ripen for several days before eating them.
