Black tomatoes. The kumato tomato.

Looking at the black tomatoes , also known as kumatos tomatoes , do not be intimidated by its color and strange appearance, these black tomatoes could have great potential to prevent muc has diseases. Fruit is not transgenic and the resulting product of genetic engineering. This is a consequence of selection techniques, research and mixing of different varieties using conventional and natural methods . The black tomato born in the Mediterranean in the Spanish city of Almeria in the 70s.

This tomato variety has a high content of anthocyanins and lycopene, the first is an antioxidant that is believed, could help fight cancer, diabetes or obesity. Turn the black tomato assists lower cholesterol levels in the body. His black hue is due to pigments in the skin that develop when exposed to sunlight.

For kitchen black tomato texture is crunchy, it tastes sweet, juicy and extremely nice. Their prices are high so it is not a fruit of mass consumption.