
Ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS) finds tomato alkaloids modestly absorbed and largely metabolized in the blood.
Spices and hot sauces were purchased at dollar stores, farmer’s markets, chain stores, and online. Samples included ‘organic’ products. Cryogenic grinding and microwave digestion were employed in sample processing prior to ICP-MS analysis to determine the presence and level of heavy metal contamination and adulteration.






