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Tomato Series – Article Two
Tomatoes are an interesting crop. Folks used to think they were poisonous-can you imagine that? Originating in Peru they were taken to Mexico where explorers found them in the 1400s and introduced them to Europe. They first came to the U.S in the early 1800s but were not eaten because they were rumored to be poisonous. For many years they were simply grown because they were pretty!
In the 1600s the French named the tomato “pomme d’amour” or love apple because they believed it had aphrodisiac properties. Aphrodisiac or not, the American public has developed a love affair with the tomato. Each American eats an average of 22-24 pounds of tomatoes per year. It is most often consumed as catsup or tomato sauce and 13 percent of all Americans grow tomatoes in a garden.
China is the largest producer of tomatoes with the U.S. coming in at number 2, followed by Turkey, India, and Egypt. California is the leader in processed tomatoes (96%) and Florida is number 1 in fresh tomato production.
The USDA reports that there are 25,000 varieties of tomatoes in the world. The heaviest tomato ever grown was in Oklahoma in 1986. Weighing in at 7 lbs. 12 oz., it was sliced and made into 21 tomato sandwiches in the U.S.
Now to the biggest question: Is it a fruit or a vegetable? Botanically, the tomato is a fruit but in 1893 the Supreme Court ruled that the tomato would be classified as a vegetable so that it could be taxed under tariff law. I guess money trumps science!
That’s it for today. Whether you eat tomatoes in the form of catsup as a French fry condiment, consider it to be a necessary ingredient in salsa or can’t wait for that first tomato sandwich of the season that has to made with Duke’s mayonnaise and white bread, the tomato has an interesting and colorful history. Perhaps that aphrodisiac thing isn’t so very far-fetched after all!
Tomatoes are juicy and sweet, full of antioxidants, and may help fight several diseases. They are especially high in lycopene, a plant compound linked to improved heart health, cancer prevention, and protection against sunburns. Tomatoes can be a valuable part of a healthy diet.
Tomatoes are juicy and sweet, full of antioxidants, and may help fight several diseases. They are especially high in lycopene, a plant compound linked to improved heart health, cancer prevention, and protection against sunburns. Tomatoes can be a valuable part of a healthy diet.
Our word "tomato" is but a slight modification of tomati, the word used by the Indians of Mexico, who have grown the plant for food since prehistoric times. Other names reported by early European explorers were tomatl, tumatle, and tomatas, probably variants of Indian words.
Tomato plants are generally much branched, spreading 60–180 cm (24–72 inches) and somewhat trailing when fruiting, but a few forms are compact and upright. Leaves are more or less hairy, strongly odorous, pinnately compound, and up to 45 cm (18 inches) long.
Tomatoes are a significant source of umami flavor. They are consumed in diverse ways: raw or cooked, and in many dishes, sauces, salads, and drinks. While tomatoes are fruits—botanically classified as berries—they are commonly used culinarily as a vegetable ingredient or side dish.
In France, it was called a love apple (pomme d'amour) and thought to be an aphrodisiac. Because the tomato was mistakenly considered to be poisonous by many, it was referred to as the "poison apple." It's a fact that the leaves, stems and roots of the tomato contain solanine, a neurotoxin, and thus should not be eaten.
Tomato's original colour was orange and now it's making a superfood comeback. You say 'to-may-to', I say 'to-mah-to', but most don't say 'orange' when describing the popular fruit. The orange — or golden — tomato is believed to be the first ever tomato, exported from Mexico to the rest of the world 500 years ago.
Tomatoes are fruits that are considered vegetables by nutritionists. Botanically, a fruit is a ripened flower ovary and contains seeds. Tomatoes, plums, zucchinis, and melons are all edible fruits, but things like maple “helicopters” and floating dandelion puffs are fruits too.
Tomatoes are botanically defined as fruits because they form from a flower and contain seeds. Still, they're most often utilized like a vegetable in cooking. In fact, the US Supreme Court ruled in 1893 that the tomato should be classified as a vegetable on the basis of its culinary applications.
Tomatoes are loaded with a substance called lycopene.It gives them their bright red color and helps protect them from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. In much the same way, it can help protect your cells from damage. Tomatoes also have potassium, vitamins B and E, and other nutrients.
That said, some varieties are naturally higher in this healthy antioxidant compound than others. Here are a few lycopene-rich tomato varieties to try: 'Crimson Cherry': Of all the tomatoes, cherry and roma varieties are the highest in lycopene, and, for us, Crimson Cherry comes top of the heap.
Tomatoes are one of the most widely used types of produce (often referred to as vegetables, but technically, botanically a fruit), featuring in almost every cuisine around the world. And it's no wonder why—ripe tomatoes are fresh and juicy (they're 95% water!), sweet and slightly tart, livening up any meal.
The tomato is a native of the lower Andes, cultivated by the Aztecs in Mexico. The Aztec word 'tomatl' meant simply "plump fruit" and the Spanish conquerors called it "tomate".
Digestion and eye health: Their fibre content supports digestive health and their abundance of beta-carotene and lutein are ideal for our eyes for protection from diseases like cataracts. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants: Lycopene in tomatoes can also shield our skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.
The Tomato History has origins traced back to the early Aztecs around 700 A.D; therefore it is believed that the tomato is native to the Americas. It was not until around the 16th century that Europeans were introduced to this fruit when the early explorers set sail to discover new lands.
The bright red color of a tomato can symbolize passion, energy, and intense emotions. Seeing or eating a tomato in a dream may indicate a need for physical or emotional nurturing. It may suggest that the dreamer is seeking more vitality and life force in their waking life.
The vitamin B and potassium in tomatoes can help reduce cholesterol levels and thus, lower blood pressure. Tomatoes can help improve your hair and eyes. Vitamin A helps maintain shiny, strong hair, as well as prevent blindness.
Tomatoes on the Vine are chock full of unique antioxidants, like the cancer-fighting lycopene, but tomatoes also provide us with a good number of recognizable antioxidants.
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