One of the varieties of tomatoes is cherry tomato, which differs from the other varieties in fruits of small sizes. But, besides this, this variety has a low calorie content compared to other varieties. The useful and harmful qualities for people are described in detail in this review.
Important! It is recommended to season cherry tomatoes with vegetable oil so that its constituent components are absorbed faster.
Nutritional value and chemical composition
KBZhU of tomatoes:
- calorie content: 15 kcal;
- proteins: 0.8 g;
- fats: 0.2 g;
- carbohydrates: 2.8 g.
The composition of 100 g of products includes:
- water: 93.4 g;
- dietary fiber, organic acids;
- vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9, C, E, PP;
- trace elements: iron, zinc, iodine, copper, manganese, chromium, fluorine, molybdenum, boron, cobalt;
- macronutrients: calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, chlorine, sulfur.
Did you know? Nutritionists are categorically against combining salads of tomatoes and cucumbers, which are classified as incompatible.
Effect on the body
These dwarf tomatoes are ideal in the winter, because they do not lose their value at any time of the year. Plus, they contain 2 times more solids than other varieties. Like most other tomatoes, this variety has many beneficial qualities, but also carries some harm to humans.
What are useful
- The main positive properties include:
- recommended for weight loss and normal weight support;
- serves as a preventive measure against the occurrence of cancer of ailments;
- with its help, calcium is better absorbed, which favorably affects the work of the kidneys of the bile ducts;
- in the cool season it compensates for a decrease in nutrients;
- eliminates inflammatory processes in the body;
- reduces the risk of diseases of the organs of vision;
- helps with cardiovascular disease;
- acts as a natural antidepressant due to lycopene, a powerful substance found in cherry;
- normalizes the digestion process and speeds up the metabolism;
- creates a feeling of fullness and lack of hunger;
- is an indispensable source of vitamins during vitamin deficiency;
- removes excess moisture from the body;
- due to iron reduces anemia;
- strengthens blood vessels, and also bone tissue;
- contributes to the speedy healing of wounds;
- It is useful to use hypertensive patients and patients with atherosclerosis;
- recommended for a breakdown.
Harm and contraindications
- Tomato has the following contraindications:
- is a strong allergen, therefore it is not recommended to eat small children;
- harmful to the elderly;
- dangerous for people suffering from gallstone disease;
- worsens with improper metabolism;
- It is contraindicated in patients with a stomach ulcer, although during the quiet period it can be consumed in small quantities.
Consumption rate per day
Nutritionists recommend eating 6-8 pieces a day or 200 g if there are no side effects from this product.
Important! Often, cherry tomatoes are sold in clusters, the state of which, at the time of purchase, must also be paid special attention.
Application
This tomato variety has a wide range of applications. According to the culinary experts, it has a very unusual taste, incomparable to any other tomato. It is used in raw food for the manufacture of various vegetable salads, it is decorated with dishes, it serves as an ingredient for sandwiches, canapes, pizzas, pies, it is baked on the grill, pickled, salted, stuffed, used in dried form, and candied fruit is made.
Features of selection and storage
When buying cherry tomatoes, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- the fruits should be smooth, with a glossy sheen, of the correct form, without signs of decay;
- have a rich, characteristic for tomatoes, aroma, the absence of which suggests that the tomatoes were plucked yet not ripened;
- peel of a natural shade;
- pick tomatoes with an intact peduncle;
- should be stored in a dark, cool place, preferably not in the refrigerator.
Having studied all the positive and negative properties of cherry tomatoes, we can draw the following conclusion: to eat this variety of tomatoes is necessary, but only if there are no contraindications to it.
