What does tomato mean in English?

The English name of Tomato is tomato, belonging to Solanaceae, which is native to Peru and Bolivia in South America. The fruit of tomato is round or oval, with smooth appearance and delicious meat. It is a nutritious vegetable, which is widely used in cooking and food processing.

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, cellulose, minerals and antioxidants, which can improve human immunity, prevent cardiovascular diseases and protect eyesight. In addition, tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects and is an extremely healthy food.

Tomatoes are very common food in the world, and can be used in many cooking methods such as roasting, boiling and frying. For example, ketchup, tomato soup and baked tomatoes are all very popular dishes. In addition, tomatoes can also be used to make scones, pizzas and other delicacies. Whether it is Chinese food or western food, tomatoes are indispensable ingredients.