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It is grown in temperate climates. It is one of the most popular vegetables due to its multiple health benefits and many culinary possibilities. Its peak season is summer, and various varieties can be distinguished based on their characteristics and uses:

• Cluster and Pear tomatoes: for preserves.
• Canary tomato: sweet flavor.
• Cherry tomato: small and round, fruity flavor.
• Green tomato: with firm flesh, for salads.
• Montserrat tomato: for salads.
• Raf tomato: very tasty.
• Daniela tomato: a variety of ripe tomato, spherical shape, juicy, for grating.
• Rambo tomato: greenhouse-grown, juicy and flavorful.

It is rich in vitamins A and C, is antioxidant, and detoxifies the body. It also contains minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, potassium, and sodium. Due to its properties, it is beneficial for preventing infections, for eyesight, it prevents heart diseases, avoids hypertension, supports the muscular and nervous systems, is anti-inflammatory, healing, and diuretic.

The tomato is a staple ingredient in our cuisine, consumed in salads, gazpachos, sauces, soups, pastas, rice dishes, jams, etc.