Category: Fruits

3¼ pounds. Quantity: An average of 23 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts, or an average of 14 pounds per canner load of 9 pints. A bushel weighs 53 pounds and yields 15 to 18 quarts of juice – an average of 3¼ pounds per quart. How many pounds of tomatoes make […]

Lycopersicon esculentum ‘Black Cherry is an extremely ornamental cordon variety of cherry tomato. Are black cherry tomatoes OK to eat? Applications. Black cherry tomatoes are preferred for eating fresh, on their own or in a salad, though they also lend themselves to being flash grilled or roasted. Black cherry tomatoes can easily replace common red […]

Tomatoes are referred to as tender perennials, as they will generally succumb once temperatures drop, especially once frost hits. Other tender perennials include bell peppers and sweet potatoes, which will also die back once frost is in the forecast. Will a tomato plants keep producing? In fact, some can reach a height of 10 feet […]

Several cultivars are green on the inside, the outside, or both. ‘Cherokee Green’, ‘Green Zebra’, and some of the black tomatoes have green inside. Perfectly safe to eat. Maybe you’re comparing green tomatoes to the green skin or flesh of potatoes, related plants, that have been exposed to light. What does it mean if my […]

Once the juice has cooled, pour it into freezer-safe containers, leaving at least 1 inch of headspace to allow for expansion as it freezes. Label the containers, and store them in the freezer. The tomato juice should keep well for up to one year. To create smaller servings, freeze the juice in ice cube trays. […]

Flour, cornstarch and arrowroot are three potential thickening agents for your tomato juice. All three of these work best as a slurry, which you make by blending equal amounts of the thickening agent with cold water. Once mixed, slowly stir your slurry into your boiling, already seasoned, tomato juice. How do you make tomato juice […]

The short answer is yes, it is safe to eat the black seeds inside tomatoes, but it also depends on your preference and level of comfort. While the sight of black seeds inside tomatoes can be jarring for some consumers, many have eaten the fruit without any harm. Why do tomato seeds turn black when […]

Anthocyanins offer protection against certain cancers, cardiovascular disease and age-related degenerative diseases. There is evidence that anthocyanins also have anti-inflammatory activity, promote visual acuity and hinder obesity and diabetes. Tomatoes already contain high levels of the antioxidant lycopene. What is the purpose of purple tomatoes? The purple tomato contains higher levels of anthocyanins — an […]

Mature black cherry tomatoes measure about 1.5 inches. You can start growing black cherry tomato seedlings indoors or outdoors. But, to be on the safe side, it is better to start them indoors. More so when the forecast shows a likelihood of frost. How do you know when a black tomato is ripe? As they […]

It depends! Tomato flavor comes from a mix of plant chemistry and garden variables such as temperature, sun, rain, and soil type. Flavor won’t be the same everywhere or all the time. Which tomatoes are the most flavorful? While everyone has their own favorite tomato variety to eat, here are three of the most popular […]

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Turns out, tomato juice is your go-to drink to burn belly fat and lose weight. Not only is it easily available but it is also hassle-free to prepare and has a ton of health benefits. Can Drinking tomato juice help you lose weight? It may also help people lose weight. A recent study from China […]

Vitamins and Minerals The V8 juice is a better source of vitamins A and C, while the tomato juice is a better source of potassium and iron. A 1-cup serving of V8 juice contains 72 mg of vitamin C, 2,000 IU of vitamin A, 0.73 mg of iron and 469 mg of potassium. Is V8 […]

Tomato Juicer Recipe Chop the tomatoes, so they fit through the chute of your juicer. Slowly feed them into the juicer – voila! Are tomatoes good for a juicer? The best tomatoes for juicers are the ones that are both meaty and juicy, with a balanced rich flavor. Some of the best varieties for juicing […]

Black Russian tomatoes are dark, deep red to shiny black fruit with heavy green shoulders, looking almost like a conker. The flesh is deep reddish-green and has an unusual rich but sweet taste which has to be tasted to be believed. It is an early maturing indeterminate vine type best suited for indoor production. Is […]

To prevent juice from separating, quickly cut about 1 pound of fruit into quarters and put directly into saucepan. Heat immediately to boiling while crushing. Continue to slowly add and crush freshly cut tomato quarters to the boiling mixture. How do you keep homemade tomato sauce from separating? A little tomato paste can help prevent […]

Once the tomatoes are juiced, bring the juice to a boil over medium heat. Continue to boil for 10 minutes. The juice can be cooked as long as desired to condense and cook off any excess water. Once cooked, remove from the heat and pour into sterilized jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Do you have […]

SB is the result of a breeding programme and it is not a genetically modified (GM) product. We report the chemical characterization and structure elucidation of the attractive anthocyanins found in the peel of SB tomato, as well as other bioactive compounds (carotenoids, polyphenols, vitamin C) of the whole fruit. How was a black tomato […]

A black tomato is a member of a family of tomatoes that, as the name implies, is black in color. While they may look odd, the taste is exceptional. There are many varieties of black tomatoes, from cherry size to larger, slicing tomatoes. As the name implies, black tomatoes are black in color. What does […]

May Improve Heart Disease Risk Factors They contain potent antioxidants, such as lycopene and beta-carotene, which help reduce heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and fat buildup in your arteries (atherosclerosis). How much tomato juice should I drink a day? How much tomato juice is healthy for you to consume in […]