Tomato in short, summary on tomatoes

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Golden apple and tomato Initially, the vegetable was called a golden apple in homage to its golden color, which has turned red over the years Tomato: the king of vegetables The importance of the tomato depends on:

• original flavor
• ruby color
• countless beneficial properties

Tomato: terminology

• Golden apple → golden color of the vegetable
• Pomme d "amour → French translation: aphrodisiac potential was attributed to the tomato
• Apples of love → literal translation in Anglo-Saxon language
• Pomo dei Mori → the tomato belongs to the same family as the aubergines, very widespread in the Arab world
• Xitomatl → tomatl

Tomato: general description Undisputed protagonist of typically Mediterranean salads and delicious dishes
1540: the tomato arrives in Europe
1600: the tomato changes its appearance, from yellow to ruby ​​red
Until the 18th century → cultivated exclusively for ornamental purposes as it is considered poisonous
1700: the cultivation of tomatoes for food purposes begins Tomato: botanical description

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum or Lycopersicon esculentum
• Family: Solanaceae
• Short description: annual herbaceous plant
• Stem: climbing or creeping
• Leaves: pubescent hairy, pinnatosette, rather large, irregular and each made up of several leaflets
• Stem and leaf development: determined or indeterminate
• Flowers: grouped in inflorescences ranging from 4 to 12. They are small, bisexual and colored yellow
• Fruits (tomatoes): fleshy berries, with red, orange or greenish skin
• Seeds: very numerous, discoid, flattened, arranged in loggias

Tomato: variety

• Elongated tomatoes: Maremma, San Marzano
• Smooth round tomatoes: Sunrise, Montecarlo
• Ribbed tomatoes: Samar, Pantano, Florentine
• Cherry and date tomatoes (cherry tomato)
• Hollow tomatoes inside: tomate → stuff
• Flattened, umbilicated, globose shaped tomatoes, etc.

Tomato: soil and climate suitable for its development Climate: rather dry, it fears excessive humidity
Soil: well drained, with a pH that is never excessively acidic (5.5-8)
Mineral salts: sodium, phosphorus and potassium Tomato: nutritional properties 100 grams of fresh tomatoes provide:
17Kcal
94% water
1.2% protein
1% fiber
0.2% fat
Vitamins of group B, vitamin C, D, E
Mineral salts: iron, zinc, selenium, phosphorus and calcium + citrates, tartrates and nitrates
Organic acids: malic, citric, succinic and glutenin Tomato: beneficial properties

• Low-calorie
• Vitaminizing
• Mineralizers
• diuretic → refreshing and purifying
• Digestive → organic acids promote gastric and salivary digestion
• Mild laxative (peel fibers)
• Natural antibiotic (tomatin)

Tomato: indications Recommended for:

• constipated → good intestinal stimulation
• diabetics → due to sugar poverty
• patients of the urinary tract → diuretic properties
• hypertensive → due to the low quantity of salt
• who is overweight → low calorie
• sufferers of gout, rheumatism, uremia
• all those who do not want to neglect their health

Tomato: contraindications Solanine: responsible for headaches, stomach and stomach pains
Allergizing proteins → cause allergies or dermatitis in sensitive people
Causes gastric acidity in sensitive individuals
Lecithin can trigger inflammation and nutrient malabsorption Tomato in cosmetics

• Tomato + glycerin + salt → application on the hands for soft and smooth skin
• Beauty mask with tomato → nourishing, firming and toning properties
• Cream with tomato against acne

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