1. The first cherry tomatoes originate in the diet of Indians in the Andes region and in what is now Mexico. The word "tomato" comes from the Aztecs from the word "tomato".
2. It is believed that cherry tomatoes came to European countries after numerous expeditions during the colonization of the continent.
3. The first description of sweet little tomatoes appeared in 1623 in a book by the Swiss botanist Gaspard Bauin.
4. The global popularity of tomatoes only happened after the 1970s, when the owner of the grocery chain Marks & Spencer asked Israel scientists to develop a variety of tomatoes that would be sweeter and have a long fresh shelf life. This is how modern cherry tomatoes and their current name appeared.
5. Today there are more than 20 varieties of cherry tomatoes. They are different in size, color and taste.
6. Cherry tomatoes have numerous health benefits. They have high % of vitamin C, a natural antioxidant that helps the body fight cancer cells. Cherry tomatoes contain a special substance that reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. The peel contains lycopene, which acts as a prophylactic against the occurrence of malignant tumors. Cherry tomatoes are number 1 among all tomatoes in terms of potassium and iron content. This is a low-calorie product, they are included in various diets and nutrition systems for weight loss. With proper preservation, tomatoes retain their beneficial properties.
7. Despite their "uncomfortable" size, modern chefs love to use cherry tomatoes for their sweet and rich taste. It gives dishes a bright tomato flavor. Cherry tomatoes are also very often used to decorate dishes and table setting.
8. As a snack, canned cherry tomatoes outperform their larger brothers, thanks to the skin that doesn't burst.
9. Marinated canned cherry tomatos with various marinades are distinguished by their soft and rich sweet taste in the "SKATERT-SAMOBRANKA" line, and marinated canned“Honey” yellow cherry tomatoes have become an absolute hit.
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