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Did you know that the tomato belongs to the same family as the potatoes? In fact, the tomato is a fruit that is eaten like a vegetable belonging to the nightshade family!<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know that the tomato comes from South America? It was discovered around the 16th century and named by the Aztecs “tomatl”. It crosses the Atlantic shortly after, arrives in southern Europe and is called “golden apple” by Italians and “love apple” by Provencal people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Purchase<\/h3>\n

Choose tomatoes with a firm, dense consistency and a smooth, shiny and unblemished robe. Let yourself be guided by its characteristic smell which must be pronounced. Make sure its peduncle has a green scent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preservation<\/h3>\n

Store your tomatoes at room temperature for a few days. Avoid putting them in the refrigerator, which deteriorates their flavor and fragrance. Ripen your unripe tomatoes in a sunny place, such as the edge of a window. Canned, oil, or dry them for year-round enjoyment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparation<\/h3>\n

Wash your tomato, remove its stalk, then with a good knife sought after the cut of your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nutritional Values<\/h3>\n

Tomatoes contain 90% water and only 15 calories per 100g. It is an important source of vitamins: A, B3, B6, E and K, minerals and trace elements (copper, manganese, potassium), antioxidants (especially lycopene) and fiber. Some studies have shown that the regular consumption of tomatoes would have beneficial effects in the prevention of several cancers (particularly prostate cancer) and certain cardiovascular diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pour 125 ml (\u00bd cup) of raw:<\/span><\/p>\n

Energy: 15 kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Fiber: 1g<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamin C: 20% of the AQR (source of vitamin C)<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamin A: 8% of the AQR (source of vitamin A)<\/span><\/p>\n

Folate: 6% of the AQR (source of folate)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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