Does Nicotine Occur in Vegetables Like Eggplant and Tomatoes? What the Evidence Says
Truth Rating
Disproven
This video contains dangerous misinformation, falsely claiming nicotine is safe and eggplant cures chronic diseases.
This video contains dangerous misinformation, falsely claiming nicotine is safe and eggplant cures chronic diseases.
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- •Your salad is not a cigarette. This video wildly misrepresents the science. 🔥
- •Medical advice this bad could seriously harm you. Don't trade your doctor for a TikTok. 🩺
Claim Breakdown:
📝 Fact Check: It's true that many plants in the nightshade family (Solanaceae), such as eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers, contain naturally occurring nicotine. Some sources also report trace amounts in cauliflower and celery. 🍆🥔🍅 However, the evidence for zucchini is less established in scientific literature. These plants produce nicotine as a natural defense against insects.
Fact Check Date: August 31, 2026
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