Yes, some green tomatoes are safe to eat, particularly those that are ripe green varieties.
Based on the provided reference, whether or not green tomatoes are safe to eat depends on the variety and ripeness. Here's a breakdown:
- Ripe Green Varieties: Some tomato varieties are naturally green when ripe. According to the reference, you can eat these ripe green tomatoes. The reference states that as they ripen, the solanine and tomatine levels decrease, just like in red tomatoes. Only the color remains green.
- Unripe Tomatoes: Unripe tomatoes (regardless of variety) are often more acidic or sour. The reference highlights that unripe tomatoes may contain compounds like solanine and tomatine.
Therefore, the key is to distinguish between unripe tomatoes and tomatoes that are naturally green when ripe. If you have a variety specifically known to be green when ripe, it is generally safe to eat once it reaches that stage.
