A Question About Nightshades

[cahill]

I have a question about nightshades

Is paprika considered a nightshade??

What spices ,if any,would be considered a nightshade ?

What is Turmeric ??

[cassP]

i would guess that the only spices that would be nightshades would be peppers... but i really dont know enough.

i hope you're ok with Turmeric- it is like the most miraculous spice on earth- it's a million times more potent as an antioxidant than any vitamins, and it's anticarcinogenic.. and yummy

[Emilushka]

Paprika is within the nightshade family, yes. So are potatoes, tomatoes, chili peppers, bell peppers, jimson weed, petunias, and tobacco. The family name is Open Original Shared Link.

Turmeric is a relative of ginger, within the same ginger family, Zingerberaceae. Not in the nightshade family.

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[cahill]

Paprika is within the nightshade family, yes. So are potatoes, tomatoes, chili peppers, bell peppers, jimson weed, petunias, and tobacco. The family name is Open Original Shared Link.

Turmeric is a relative of ginger, within the same ginger family, Zingerberaceae. Not in the nightshade family.

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after seeing your answer I started searching with the family name and found my "offender " ,, Eggplant I am having a reaction that I normally have when ingesting nightshades and couldnt pinpoint what I was reacting to..

Thanks

[Emilushka]

Awwww. I'm sorry you're having a reaction. I hope it passes soon!