Tomatoes are said to be originated from Peru, where their name in Aztec language translated to 'a plump thing with a navel', which is clearly how the fruit looks. They were first introduced in Europe in the 16th century and were of the yellow variety, which is why in Italy it was called pomodoro meaning 'golden apple'. There are about 10,000 varieties of juicy organic tomatoes which are cultivated worldwide and are found in yellow, black, pink, purple or white too. Today, China is the largest producer of organic tomatoes.

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Farm fresh tomatoes are rich in a compound called lycopene which is an antioxidant. It proves to be beneficial for the heart and also is effective in preventing cancer. Cooked organic tomatoes for consumption are more nutritious due to chemicals released on boiling them, as opposed to raw tomatoes. They contain 95% water and are lavish in vitamin C, vitamin B (biotin), vitamin E, vitamin K and vitamin B6. The tomatoes are also a repository of minerals like copper, managanese, potassium, fiber and folates. It also has some amount of beta-carotene which later gets converted to vitamin A. Consumption of best quality organic tomatoes have been shown to have a plethora of health benefits like lowering LDL cholesterol, decreased possibility of blood clots occurring, act as a protection against cancer and are excellent for the skin.