In many of the nightshade plants, including tomatoes, it's found in higher levels in the parts you wouldn't eat, like the leaves and stems.

If people have a pepper or nightshade allergy, they may need to avoid bell peppers. Bell peppers are a nutritious and easy addition to any meal.

While there are some scientific reasons behind why certain people are raw tomato adverse, like a nightshade allergy, it may also just boil down to personal preference and taste receptors.