Salad tomatoes are the most consumed worldwide because they have a very intense flavor and can be prepared and combined with other ingredients without losing their taste. Tomatoes have great health benefits, and their consumption is recommended almost daily.This fruit is native to the American continent, and in Europe, it was initially used as an ornamental plant, only being cultivated for consumption by the end of the 18th century.

Currently, there are many varieties of salad tomatoes because efforts have been made to offer new shapes, flavors, and colors, and different varieties have been crossed to make this possible. That’s why there is such a wide variety of salad tomatoes in supermarkets.

The most commonly used tomatoes for preparing a salad can be purchased at any fruit shop, market, or supermarket throughout the year, even though it is a vegetable that is only in season during the summer.

At FrutaMate, we sell Valencian salad tomatoes that are grown in the Valencian garden and are characterized by having a very thin skin and soft interior, with a meaty and abundant texture. These salad tomatoes were on the verge of disappearing a few years ago, but they have now become one of the most consumed tomatoes worldwide.

Tomatoes have high antioxidant properties, especially in the skin, due to their high glutathione content, making them a great ally for maintaining youthful and healthy skin. Additionally, they help the body eliminate toxins and prevent diseases and infections. Their contribution of vitamins A and C supports bone health and vision. They improve blood circulation as they contain iron, as well as vitamin K, which helps control coagulation. Among other benefits, they prevent constipation due to their fiber content and help maintain intestinal transit, preventing the onset of diseases related to the gastrointestinal organs. They are a great diuretic due to their potassium content and low sodium levels, helping to prevent fluid retention.