Tomatos

Tomatos Export

• Tomato from Deccan Produce:

  We export Tomatoes primarily from the Tamil Nadu. Luscious Fresh Tomatoes, well-formed & firm with a smooth, shiny surface are hand-picked in their mature, half ripe stage, so as to reach the final destination safely.

• Tomatoes, as an agricultural product, represent an important commodity worldwide and comprise a significant part of the human diet. They are one of the most versatile and widely used fruits, being consumed in the raw state and used for the preparation of a wide range of products. Tomatoes and tomato products are rich in antioxidant compounds such as carotenoids (particularly lycopene), ascorbic acid and phenolic compounds. The regular consumption of tomatoes and tomato products has been correlated to a reduction in risk of contracting various types of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. This positive effect is attributed to the antioxidants present in tomatoes.

• The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a fruit from the nightshade family native to South America. Despite botanically being a fruit, it’s generally eaten and prepared like a vegetable. Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. Usually red when mature, tomatoes can also come in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, green, and purple. What’s more, many subspecies of tomatoes exist with different shapes and flavor.

• This article tells you everything you need to know about tomatoes.

  Nutrition Facts:

  The water content of tomatoes is around 95%. The other 5% consists mainly of carbohydrates and fiber. Here are the nutrients in a small (100-gram) raw tomato:

  • Calories: 18

  • Water: 95%

  • Protein: 0.9 grams

  • Carbs: 3.9 grams

  • Sugar: 2.6 grams

  • Fiber: 1.2 grams

  • Fat: 0.2 grams

• Carbs:

  Carbs comprise 4% of raw tomatoes, which amounts to fewer than 5 grams of carbs for a medium specimen (123 grams). Simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose, make up almost 70% of the carb content

• Fiber:

  Tomatoes are a good source of fiber, providing about 1.5 grams per average-sized tomato. Most of the fibers (87%) in tomatoes are insoluble, in the form of hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin (2).

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