Is cherry tomato a fruit or a vegetable?

Is cherry tomato a fruit or a vegetable?

Cherry tomatoes are also called cherry tomatoes. At present, there is no consensus on whether they are vegetables or fruits. Generally, they can be regarded as both fruits and vegetables. The nutritional value of this fruit is very high, with a higher sugar content than large tomatoes. They are mostly mature and on the market in September and October.

Nutritional value of cherry tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes have a sweet and sour juicy taste. There are many ways to eat this fruit. In addition to the most common way of eating it directly, it can also be made into camellia cherry tomatoes, cherry tomato preserves, honey-brewed cherry tomatoes, cold-mixed cherry tomatoes, etc.

1. Promoting the production of body fluids and quenching thirst: Cherry tomatoes are rich in organic acids and other ingredients, which have the effects of promoting the production of body fluids and quenching thirst, strengthening the stomach and aiding digestion. Regular consumption can also promote the secretion of digestive juices.

2. Strengthen the stomach and help digestion: Cherry tomatoes are high in fiber. Regular consumption can promote intestinal motility and help digestion.

Cherry Tomato Origin and Planting

Cherry tomatoes are native to South America. Common producing areas in my country include Gansu, Shanxi, Shandong, Hebei, Henan, Shaanxi, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, etc. Among them, Hainan’s cherry tomatoes are more famous, with a very sweet and juicy taste.

Cherry tomatoes can be planted in January and February in spring, and in October and November in autumn. The soil requirements must be deep, fertile and loose. Before sowing, the seeds should be soaked in potassium permanganate to germinate.