Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Heart burn
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Recommeded for
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Tropical
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
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Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Brown, Reddish-brown
Inside Color
Red
Brown
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Juicy
Tough
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.85.6-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
In Alcoholic Beverages
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Production
Top Producer
China
India
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Top Importer
Nigeria
United States of America
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Thailand