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General Information
NameCherry tomato
Scientific NameSolanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme
DescriptionCherry tomato, Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme, is a type of small round tomato native to South America. It is widely consumed in many countries, particularly in the United States, Italy, and China. Cherry tomatoes are versatile and can be used in various culinary dishes, such as pasta, pizzas, and salads, either cooked or raw. They are typically red, but also come in yellow, green, purple, and black varieties. The taste is sweet and slightly acidic, with a juicy texture. Cherry tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to several health benefits, including reducing the risk of certain cancers and heart disease. The most notable chemical in cherry tomatoes is citric acid (PMID: 33770622, PMID: 41688631). In addition to their culinary uses, cherry tomatoes have been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. A peculiar aspect of cherry tomato preparation is that they can be burst in the mouth to release their flavorful juice, adding to their appeal in salads and other dishes.
Primary IDFOOD00172
Picture172
Classification
GroupVegetables
Sub-GroupFruit vegetables
Taxonomy
SuperkingdomEukaryota
KingdomViridiplantae
PhylumStreptophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSolanales
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
Specieslycopersicum
Varietycerasiforme
ITIS ID566309
Wikipedia IDCherry tomato
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References
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— Shinbo, Y., et al. 'KNApSAcK: a comprehensive species-metabolite relationship database.' Plant Metabolomics. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006. 165-181.
— U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page.