Saponins

Solanine

Saponins are a class of organic molecules with many different forms.  They are characterized by their foaming ability and structurally by their glycoside portion and triterpene portion.

• Found in many foods
• Quillaia Extract in root beer
• Solanine from potatoes (2)
• Quinoa
• Have a foaming attribute
• Cytostatic to cancer cells (3)
• Potential to help with obesity and cholesterol (3)
• Antiprotozoal and Antifungal effects (3)
• Molluscicidal and Antiviral effects (3)

1 Quillaia
2 Solanine poisoning from potatoes.
3 The biological action of saponins in animal systems: a review