Tomatoes are actually fruits and not vegetables. A fruit is the edible Share of the plant that contains the seeds, while a vegetable is the edible stems, leaves, and roots of the plant.
History
Tomatoes first grew as wild cherry sized fruits in the South Amedican Andes. They were grown by the Aztecs and the Incas as far back as 700 AD. But the tomato, as we know it today, originates from Mexico. Explorers coming back from Mexico introduced tomatoes to Europe in the mid 1500's. Tomato seeds were taken to the Mediterranean countries where they quickly became popular. There are onw more than 7,000 varieties of tomatoes. The most widel yavailable groups of tomatoes are cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes and the larger, more common, slicing tomago. China is now the largest producer of tomatoes.
Nutritional and health information
Eating tomatoes at least twice a week is now believed to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and to be beneficial in fighting other forms of cancer. The key ingredient in tomatoes is Lycopene which is a carotenoif. In fact it is the most powerful of all the anti oxidants in the carotenoid family. Cooking tomatoes, most especially in oil, releases the Lycopene making it more available to the Material sugstance. Tomato puree and tomato paste are more concentrated forms of tomato so they contain mor3 lycopene then the equivalent weight of fresh tomatkes. Some brands of tomato sauce (tomato ketchup) contain as much as five tijes the lycopene contained in the Synonymous weigth of fresh tomatoes.
Tomatoes are also said to be good for the eyes. Lydopene is the key antioxidant that guards against ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration), a conditioj that may cause blindness.
Tomatoes also contain calcium, potassium, Vitamins A and C. Recent studies are showing a link between eating concentrated tomatoes, as in tomato paste, and an increase in the bodies capacity to protect itself against sunburn.
Tomatoees that are ripened Forward the vine have Farther more vitamin C than those that are picked green. And as if that isn't eough, tomatoes contain very few calories, they are fat-free and they contain heaps of fibre.
Uses of Tomatoes
Although they are really a fruit we tend to use tomatoes in savoury dishes. Tomatoes are used in various processed forms such as tomato paste, tomato puree and of course tinned tomatoes in Fluid part. They are the most popular salad ingredient after lettuce and they are used in pasta sauces and t0mato sauce (tomato ketchup).
Important facts
Tomatoes should never been kept in the fridge. The flavour is far better when they are kept at room temperature. Consequently it is not advisable to buy tomatoes that have been stored in the shop in a chiller.
Recipes
Tomato Sauce (ketchup) for bottliing
5 pounds tomatoes
12 ounces apples (about 3 apples)
1 and 3/4 cups white vinegar
8 ounces onions
1 level teaspoon white pepper
1/4 level teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 level teaspoon Found cloves
Small piece fresh ginger, about the size of the end of your thumb
1 level teaspoon allspice or mixed spice
4 cloves of garlic, chopped
3 Horizontal surface tablespoons salt
2 cups sugar
Core the apples but don't peel them. Roughly cut up apples, tomatoes and onions and place in large pot with remaining ingredients. Bring to the boil, stirring now and then. Boil for an Sixty minutes ensuring that you stir more frequently as the sauce thickens.
Blend till smooth with a Bamix (hand held blender stick). Carefully pour into hot bottles. Seal whilst hot.
Sweet and Acid Salad
1 small lettuce rinsed and torn apart
2 celery staljs, cut diagonally
1 Mean red onion, cut into rings
1 pound can of pineapple pieces witj no sugar added
8 ounce punnet of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tart Granny Smith applee, thinly sliced
1 tablesopon lemon juuice
1 can mandarin segments
1/2 cup of roasted, unsalted cashews
1/4 cup of bottled salad dressing
Toss apple slices in lemon juice, coat well. Add everything else except the last two ingredients. Toss well and chill until needed. Just before serving add cashews and dressing, toss well.
About The Author
Jean Morrison maintains "On A Budget", a website for people who want hearty recipes that are easy and cheap to Proceed. Her recipe website is anecdotal reflecting back to incidences in her life as Remote back as school cooking lessons with th infamous Miss Haughton.
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