Cherry tomatoes

Today, cherry tomatoes have won the hearts of almost all tomato lovers. Nothing surprising, because they are much sweeter than ordinary tomatoes, and thanks to their miniature size, they can not be cut during use, but added entirely to salads or decorated with various dishes. Recipes in which cherry tomatoes act as the main ingredient are not only numerous salads, but also various pizzas, casseroles and sauces. A distinctive feature of these vegetables, in addition to their small size, can be called long shelf life and low calorie content of cherry tomatoes compared to traditional tomatoes.

These kids can "boast" not only a palette of colors and shades (red, pink, orange, green, yellow), but also a shape (round, teardrop-shaped, elongated). By the way, in addition to using cherry tomatoes fresh and canned, some varieties of these vegetables are perfect for drying and drying. Cured tomatoes are one of the components of the sophisticated and expensive dishes of French cuisine.

In addition to the reduced calorie content, cherry tomatoes have a lot of beneficial properties, which is relevant not only for dietary, but also for a healthy diet in general. These tiny vegetables contain large amounts of ascorbic acid, minerals and organic acids. Currently, many scientists talk about the anti-cancer properties of lycopene (a natural antioxidant), which is available in sufficient quantities in ripe red cherry tomatoes.