Tomatoes: Not So Saucy in the Past

[YvanaStarr]

Believe it or not, tomatoes were once considered poisonous in Europe! Their resemblance to the deadly nightshade plant fueled this fear, keeping them off many dinner tables for centuries.

 

[rapmoon]

I think it’s wild that tomatoes were once thought to be poisonous, though now they’re a kitchen staple.