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Tomatoes for connoisseurs of the true, authentic taste of garden tomatoes. These are pink tomatoes. They have an incredible aroma and sweet taste and are reminiscent of long summer days, rustic meals with homemade cheese and appetizing salads for ice-cold brandy.
Not only in our country, but all over the world pink tomatoes are preferred because of their superior properties, the large amount of solids in them, as well as because of their beautiful and attractive appearance. Therefore, their price is significantly higher than that of the more common varieties of red tomatoes.
Benefits of pink tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the most nutritious and juicy vegetables. However, they are an excellent source of antioxidants, fiber, minerals and vitamins. Because of its multitude benefits pink tomato often recommended by nutritionists for lowering cholesterol and weight loss programs.
The antioxidants present in tomatoes have been scientifically proven to provide protection against cancer, including colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
Lycopene, an antioxidant in the class of flavonoids, is present in tomatoes. Together with carotenoids, it has the ability to protect cells and other structures in the body from oxygen-free radicals. Studies show that lycopene prevents skin damage from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and provides protection against skin cancer.
Zeaxanthin is another flavonoid-rich compound present in abundance in these vegetables. Zeaxanthin helps protect the eyes from macular degeneration.
Pink tomatoes contain significant amounts of vitamin A and antioxidant flavonoids such as beta and alpha-carotenoids, xanthines and lutein. In general, these pigment-rich compounds have been shown to have antioxidant properties that help maintain vision, maintain healthy mucous membranes and skin, and maintain bone health. Consumption of natural vegetables and fruits rich in flavonoids is recognized as protecting the body from lung and oral cancer.
Additional, pink tomatoes are also a good source of vitamin C (provides 21% of the recommended daily amount per 100 g), eating foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance to infectious agents and eliminate free radicals.
Fresh pink tomatoes are very rich in potassium (100 g contains 237 mg of potassium and only 5 mg of sodium).
They also contain moderate amounts of folate, such as thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, but also some basic minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese.
The pink tomato, often used as a vegetable, is a wonderful gift of nature. Vegetables have attracted attention because of their incredible phytochemical benefits. Interestingly, the tomato offers many benefits and has no less useful qualities than the apple!
From a botanical point of view, the vegetable belongs to the Solanancee family, which also includes hot peppers, potatoes, eggplants and others. Scientific name: Lycopersicon esculentum.
There are different varieties of pink tomatoes, with different types and sizes, whether organic or not. Apart from pink tomatoes, red tomatoes are the most cultivated, but there are also a series of crops in yellow, orange, purple, green or white.
Tomatoes are becoming increasingly popular, especially among producers of organic products. Varieties inherited from the family tend to produce more natural and fragrant fruits. Tomatoes are now grown all over the world. But pink tomatoes are a special pride of Bulgaria. The pink tomato from Kurtovo Kanare is our trademark.
Growing pink tomatoes
A huge advantage today is that modern selections give a huge choice of pink tomatoes. There are both early and medium early and late varieties. All are characterized by sweetness and rich aroma. Their shape varies from round, heart-shaped to oblong. There are both small varieties and extremely large, the fruits of which reach almost a kilogram.
There are several seeds for seedlings on the Bulgarian market native selections of pink tomatoes. They are one of the most common Pink gift, Pink dream, Pink heart, Pink magic. They are specially selected to be sufficiently resistant to the most common tomato diseases.
Also, large varieties have the advantage of having healthy stems that can withstand large fruits.
Some pink tomatoes are so pale that they give the impression that they are not yet ripe enough. However, they have excellent sweetness and are fully mature. Other varieties crack, which is not aesthetically pleasing and leads buyers to think that they are spoiled. In most cases, cracked tomatoes are quite healthy and the defect is more cosmetic. This does not interfere with their taste, which is again excellent.
Almost all varieties of pink tomatoes differ from red in their higher content of sugar and nutrients. Therefore, they need more watering and nourishment. When growing them, it is necessary to maintain good, even soil moisture. At the same time, excessive humidity should be avoided.
Keep in mind that if you water your tomatoes abundantly after a long dry period, the fruits will crack and lose their beautiful appearance. In addition to moisture during flowering pink tomatoes should provide an increased amount of nutrients for the plant through additional fertilization.
Buying and storing pink tomatoes
Fresh, ripe fruits have a pinkish color, very attractive and with a rich, sweet taste. At the markets, buy fresh, hard fruit, the same size or not. Avoid those with wrinkled surfaces, discolored spots and too soft areas.
Freshly bought, hard tomatoes can be placed in a cool place, in the dark and even at room temperature for 2-3 days. However, ripe pink tomatoes are one of the perishable vegetables and should be stored in the refrigerator. Use them while they are fresh to get the full benefits of vitamins and antioxidants.
Tomato soups are also a classic in the use of fruit vegetables. Use summer to make gazpacho or other cold soup.
Tomato sandwiches are also a breakfast idea. Or bruschettas with tomatoes.
Cooking pink tomatoes
Pink tomatoes can be consumed on their own, in delicious tomato salads, in the preparation of dishes such as tomatoes with rice, tomato soup or tomato sauce. Although red varieties of tomatoes are used for colorful pickles, it is possible to experiment with pink ones. Let's not forget about the lyutenitsa with pink tomatoes.
In some places they prepare with tomatoes and paprikash, which is still a delicious dish from the country kitchen.
Pink tomatoes are also valued in Mediterranean cuisine. You will enjoy it if you prepare spaghetti with tomato sauce, pizza with tomatoes. And why not a Greek salad.
The most famous method of using pink tomatoes is in cheese salads.
Freshly squeezed tomatoes are used to make juices, which are drunk as such with salt and pepper or in the preparation of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails.
Harm from pink tomatoes
Like many fruits and vegetables, tomatoes have high levels of allergens.
Allergic reactions to tomatoes they can sometimes present with symptoms such as red and inflamed eyes and itchy skin, nasal congestion, gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Tomatoes can be an unsuitable food for people with stomach problems such as ulcers, gastritis and others.
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