Tomatoes
Fruit oblong with smooth and shiny surface and weight that varies as a function of their aspect ratio. Is collected with or without sepals and color between 6 and 9, about 10, depending on market destination and preferences of the client. Has variable number of locules, between 2 and 4. Has rich culinary properties with a meaty texture and health, with the addition of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant effect.
Tomatoes is a safe value to use in the kitchen.. Has a texture very meaty and a thin skin, which makes it the perfect choice to use in your stir-fries, gazpacho, salmorejos and other soups refreshing or scrub or scratch in a pan.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- High content of potassium and vitamin C.
- Low content of carbohydrates and fat
- Reduces the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
- Protects and cares for the skin due to its large number of antioxidants.
- It has antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory to contain ‘tomatina’.
- Helps to improve the digestive functions.
- Help to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
- It prevents constipation by their fiber content.
- Has a diuretic effect due to its high content in potassium and low in sodium.