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The pear tomato is an oval-shaped tomato of various sizes. Its flesh is very fleshy. It is called pear because of its shape, as it resembles that of a pear fruit. It is a sweet tomato, slightly acidic and slightly sour, with a very thin skin. It is usually compact and has very few seeds. Properties and benefits: The pear tomato contains proteins, carotenoids, and vitamin C. Tomatoes are diuretic and help us eliminate toxins. It prevents cardiovascular diseases, regulates our intestinal transit thanks to its fiber and water content. It strengthens our immune system and fights stomach infections. And most importantly, it helps us reduce cholesterol. Nutritional value per 100g: Energy 18Kcal Water 94.2ml Carbohydrates 3.5g Fiber 1.4g Potassium 250mg Phosphorus 27mg Folates 29mcg Vitamin C 26.6mg Vitamin E 0.9mg Storage and tips: Being a product that continues to ripen after harvesting, it is ideal to leave the pear tomatoes out of the refrigerator. But if you have tomatoes at different stages of ripeness, choose the ripest ones to store in the fridge and the less ripe ones, outside in a wicker basket. These tomatoes tend to become mealy if refrigerated too early, as they contain less sugar than the rest. Uses in the kitchen: The pear tomato is the most consumed for canning and gazpachos. But it has many uses in the kitchen. We can make an exquisite recipe known as Arranque toteño, very popular in Cadiz; you will need to chop 2 cloves of garlic and crush them in a mortar with salt. Wash and cut two green peppers and add them to the mortar. It must all be crushed and reserved in a bowl. Take 150g of bread and remove the crumb. You should incorporate it into the bowl to moisten it. Peel and chop 1kg of tomatoes, crush them and add them to the bowl. Season the whole mixture with oil, salt, and pepper. You can serve it with scallions.