Why are small tomatoes also called cherry tomatoes?

No allusion. Small tomatoes, also known as cherry tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, are tomato varieties that have been around since ancient times. However, due to their small size, inconvenient picking, and low yield, they were first used only for ornamental purposes. Later, they were found to be easy to eat, and their taste was improved and gradually became popular. Small stature is a natural genetic difference, not the result of genetic modification.

The dry matter content of tomatoes is 7.7%, of which sugar accounts for 1.8~5%, acid 0.15%~0.75%, protein 0.7%~1.3%, vitamins 0.6%~1.4%, and minerals 0.5~0.8% , pectin 1.3% ~ 2.5%, vitamin C 25 ~ 45 mg/100g. Extended information

Cherry tomatoes contain special substances such as Guguangtai and lycopene. These substances can promote the growth and development of the human body, especially the growth and development of children, and can increase the body's resistance and delay human aging.

In addition, lycopene can protect the human body from carcinogenic toxins in cigarette and car exhaust, and can improve the body's sun protection function.

It can effectively treat and prevent cancer, especially prostate cancer. Its vitamin PP content ranks first among fruits and vegetables. It protects the skin, maintains the normal secretion of gastric juice, promotes the production of red blood cells, and also has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on liver diseases.