Category: Fruits

You should not eat green tomatoes as they contain the poisonous alkaloid solanine – that’s common knowledge. However, in some regions they are considered a delicacy. Are cooked green tomatoes safe to eat? Fried green tomatoes really are a part of Southern food culture, they are often served in southern restaurants as a side or […]

While the toxicity issue probably varies from person to person, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Either ripen your green tomatoes and use the red variety in raw preparations, or be sure to cook your green tomatoes. Just don’t sit down and eat a bushel of raw green tomatoes, and all should be well. […]

A. Nope. Tomato seeds cannot be digested. The tomato seed has a tough outer shell which is undigestible; the stomach acid removes part of the outer layer (aka “scaring”) making for a higher percentage of germination. Does your stomach digest tomato seeds? The tough outer shell of tomato seeds makes it indigestible. But the stomach […]

Ripening in S. dulcamara and, as we know all ourselves, potato and tomato, destroys solanine, so fully ripe berries seem to be okay. Solanine does not degrade when cooked but is lost with the cooking water. Does cooking reduce solanine in tomatoes? Solanine is not removed by boiling, but it can be destroyed by frying. […]

An unripe tomato that is still completely green does contain the toxic alkaloid solanine. This heat-resistant natural poison is found in all solanaceoussolanaceousThe Solanaceae /sɒləˈneɪʃiː/, or nightshades, are a family of flowering plants that ranges from annual and perennial herbs to vines, lianas, epiphytes, shrubs, and trees, and includes a number of agricultural crops, medicinal […]

Tomato is toxic because it contains poisonous components. The principal is an alkaloid called solanine. Other components are toxic glycoalkaloid tomatine and some glycoproteins. Why are tomatoes considered toxic? Tomato. I know, I just said the tomato isn’t poisonous. The fruit isn’t, but the leaves, roots, and stem (and, in limited doses, even some unripe […]

Use a very sharp paring knife or small serrated knife to slice through the tomato’s thin yet strong skin without denting or squishing it. A chef’s knife is recommended for larger tomatoes. What is the best way to slice tomatoes? Using a large serrated knife, slice off the top of the tomato to remove the […]

Mandoline setting: Straight blade, any thickness! Whether you’re looking for thick tomato slices for a burger or thin slices to top a salad, the mandoline can do it. Good tip: Tomatoes are more delicate and take less pressure, so it’s best to stay light on the food holder. What is the best way to slice […]

To core a tomato, use a small knife and cut a small circle around the stem end. With the tip of the knife, remove the core of the tomato. To core a tomato, use a small knife and cut a small circle around the stem end. With the tip of the knife, remove the core […]

As a professional knife sharpening service, we always recommend that knives are well cared for, washed correctly and sharpened every 8 weeks. Lemon and Tomato juice are the two biggest factors that cause chef knives to become blunt. The acid from each actually corrode and blunt the knife blade. What kind of knife do you […]

Obviously, you get to enjoy your sandwich sooner if you don’t peel the tomato. But some people insist that tomato slices without the peel taste better and smoother going down. Should you peel tomatoes? You will want to peel your tomatoes any time you’re looking for a completely smooth texture – preparing a hot soup […]

Field tomatoes, as opposed to green house tomatoes, are exposed to some movement from the wind. Plants grow cellulose to toughen their structure when faced with wind loading. IF you think you need a razor sharp knife to cut tomatoes, you need to learn to sharpen your knives. Are tomatoes hard to cut? The first […]

Tomatoes that don’t have enough magnesium will develop yellow leaves with green veins. If you’re sure of a magnesium deficiency, try a homemade Epsom salt mixture. Combine two tablespoons of Epsom salt with a gallon of water and spray the mixture on the plant. Should I remove yellow leaves from tomato plant? With all varieties […]

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Deluxe is a fresh take on a Quarter Pounder® classic burger. Crisp shredded lettuce and three Roma tomato slices top a ¼ lb. * of 100% McDonald’s fresh beef that’s hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order. Does McDonald’s have tomatoes? Here’s Why. How come McDonald’s doesn’t have tomatoes? […]

Having always assumed Big Mac Sauce is just pumped-up thousand island dressing, I was baffled to learn there wasn’t a tomato to be seen on the entire ingredient list. Oil, vinegar and egg yolks, the core ingredients for mayonnaise, take up positions one, three and four. Relish and its components occupy the two slot. Which […]

McDonalds stops serving raw tomatoes after salmonella outbreak. NEW YORK, NY (NBC) – In a sign of just how big this latest salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes is, burger giant McDonalds is taking most tomatoes off of its menu nationwide. Sixteen states have now seen cases of salmonella. Does McDonald’s have tomatoes? Here’s Why. Does […]

Because of the tomatoes, this dish is bursting with goodness. Tomatoes, which are mainly a carbohydrate with some fibre, are packed full of vitamins, including beta-carotene (which becomes vitamin A when consumed), vitamins C and E, and some B vitamins and vitamin K. They also contain some calcium and magnesium. Is tinned tomatoes on toast […]

Tomatoes Red tomatoes offer that sleep-inducing super hormone melatonin. Gorin suggests doubling up the melatonin by drizzling cherry or grape tomatoes with olive oil, which also provides melatonin. What is the best time to eat tomatoes? When To Eat: The Best Time To Eat Different Foods Rice. Best Time To Eat- Daytime. Bananas. Best Time […]

TomatoCultivation.com Climate. Soil Requirement. Irrigation. Capital input on time. Fertilisers. Pesticides / Attack of pests. Fungicides / Incidence of diseases. Method of storage. What affects the growth of tomato? These would include the right temperature range, wind, good soil preparation, disease, pollinators such as bees, humidity, sunlight and a few other things as well. What […]

Plants recommended for companion planting with tomatoes include amaranth, asparagus, basil, beans, borage, calendula (pot marigold), carrots, celery, chive, cleome, cosmos, cucumber, garlic, lemon balm, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, sage, and squash. What should you not plant by tomatoes? Plants that should not share space with tomatoes include the Brassicas, such as broccoli […]