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Tomato Facts
Tomatoes are members of the fruit family, but they are served and prepared as a vegetable. They are high in vitamin C and also provide beta-carotene. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and fibre, and are cholesterol free.
As per resarch, consumption of lycopene – the stuff that makes tomatoes red – may prevent cancer. Lycopene is part of the family of pigments called carotenoids, which are natural compounds that create the colors of fruits and vegetables.
There are thousands of tomato varieties. The most widely available varieties are classified in three groups: cherry, plum, and slicing tomatoes.
| 🍓 It Is Really a Fruit | People cook tomato like a vegetable, but it is actually a fruit because it has seeds inside. |
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| 🔴 They Turn Red as They Ripen | Tomatoes start out green and slowly turn red, orange, or yellow as they ripen in the sun. |
| 💧 Full of Juice | A tomato is mostly water inside, which makes it soft, juicy, and refreshing. |
| 💪 Full of Goodness | Tomatoes are packed with vitamins that help keep our bodies strong and healthy. |
| 🌈 Many Shapes and Sizes | Tomatoes can be tiny like cherries or big and round, in red, yellow, and other colors. |
| 🍝 Used in Many Dishes | Tomatoes are used to make ketchup, soup, sauces, and so many tasty meals. |
| 🌿 It Grows on a Bushy Plant | Tomatoes grow on leafy plants with little yellow flowers that turn into fruit. |
| 🌰 Lots of Seeds Inside | If you cut a tomato open, you can find lots of little seeds in its juicy middle. |
| ⏳ A Well-Travelled Fruit | Tomatoes first grew in South America and then spread to kitchens all over the world. |
| 🌍 They Grow in Many Lands | Tomatoes are grown in gardens and farms in nearly every part of the world. |
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