Tomato
Tomato (in Hebrew: עגבנייה) is the edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum, widely cultivated and consumed as a primary culinary vegetable worldwide.
The tomato species originated in western South America and Central America. Its domestication and use as cultivated food originated with the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica.
Botanically, the tomato is a fruit and specifically a berry, though it is legally and culinarily treated as a vegetable. Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, vitamin C, potassium, and folate.
Significant horticultural varieties, including commercialized cherry tomato cultivars, were researched and refined in israel during the 20th century.
Common Tomato Varieties: (Partial List)
- Cherry Tomato
- Plum / Roma Tomato
- Beefsteak Tomato
- Grape Tomato
- Vine Tomato
- Heirloom Tomato
- Green Tomato
Popular Tomato Products:
- Tomato Paste
- Tomato Juice
- Ketchup
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Pasta Sauce
- Tomato Soup
- Marinara Sauce
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USDA FoodData Central - Official Tomato Nutritional Profile
Official US Department of Agriculture nutritional data and nutrient breakdown for tomatoes.
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FAOSTAT Tomato Global Harvest Statistics
Global agricultural statistics and crop yield data for tomatoes published by the FAO.
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Encyclopedia Britannica - Tomato Reference
Encyclopedic reference, history, and scientific overview of Tomato on Britannica.
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