Street food vending represents an important food security strategy for low-income
communities worldwide. However, no comprehensive risk analysis framework yet exists as …

This chapter aims to discuss the phytomedicinal value of turkey berry (Solanum torvum Sw.).
The shrub or small tree, turkey berry, is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA for a scientific opinion on the risks for
animal and human health related to the presence of glycoalkaloids (GA s) in feed and food …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Buruli ulcer (BU) is the third most common mycobacterial
infection in the world, after tuberculosis and leprosy and has recently been recognized as an …

Introduction. Human contact with potentially toxic plants, which may occur through abuse or
by accident or attempted suicide, is frequent and sometimes results in clinically significant …

Context: Solanum sisymbriifolium Lam.(Solanaceae), commonly known as sticky
nightshade, is traditionally used for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Although …

Abstract Introduction New Zealand has a number of plants, both native and introduced,
contact with which can lead to poisoning. The New Zealand National Poisons Centre …

We are delighted to bring a new edition of this book to a wider audience. Our book has
grown from a community guide to a publication that will hopefully speak to a diverse group of …

Steroidal glycoalkaloids, a category of glycosidic ingradients are originated from nitrogen-
containing steroids. Structurally it includes of C27 cholestane skeleton to that 1 to 5 sugar …

Agricultural productivity must increase by 60% to feed the expected population of 9.6 billion
people in 2050, and must be achieved through a socio-environmental sustainability of the …