Perfect for keeping shape and line ... with pleasure!

The return of sunny days means the mass arrival of salads in our menus. Many of them contain tomatoes , fruits with many varieties, most of them available throughout the year on our stalls.

The Tomatoes de France sector reveals all that is necessary to know about this fruit so much appreciated by the French.

Tomato: The shield of the liver!

It contains traces of antitoxic elements such as chlorine, which helps to better filter waste from the body and sulphide, which prevents clogging in our organs.

Keep fit!

Tomato is a multivitamin, it includes:

- vitamin C, which itself plays an active role in the assimilation of iron and calcium; Vitamin B, which tones and refines a tired epidermis
- potassium , very useful for reducing hypertension
- fibers , which promote intestinal transit and promotes the assimilation of meals.

Zero guilt!

One idea: At will ! Tomatoes contain only 15 calories per 100 grams and are made of 94% water . So you can eat light while enjoying yourself and moisturizing your body . These small fruits also promote the elimination of toxins.

Preserve your health while remaining beautiful!

Lycopene , a plant pigment that brings its nice color to the tomato, is also an antioxidant very useful to protect our cells from root attacks . It also plays a role in the prevention of many cancers and cardiovascular diseases . Ideal for our complexion , it activates the effects of the sun on our skin for a tan on top ! Finally, last advantage: it delays the appearance of wrinkles , and we do not complain!

Learn to recognize them!

Find all year:

The round tomato, of regular shape , is ideal for garnishes, sauces, juices and coulis.

Tomato bunch, luscious and very fragrant , book it for your salads or croque in salt during your picnics.

The ribbed tomato, rustic, fleshy and very used in cooking , it's what you need to make stuffed tomatoes, gratins or even ratatouille. Indeed, its behavior is excellent at cooking.

The beef heart tomato, very opulent, it is the one that resists the best cooking and barbecue .

From March to October:

The cherry tomato, well known for our appetizers, is recognizable by its small size, round shape, sweetness , juicy consistency and yellow or red color.

The tomato cocktail, a little more imposing than the cherry, it is very fragrant and tasty , to be enjoyed as an aperitif or salad.

From July to October

The elongated tomato, as its name indicates it thanks to its oblong shape it is distinguished at the first glance of the other varieties. Plumper and juicy it keeps very well when cooked. To privilege for your Provençal dishes , pizza and pies .

Amaze your surroundings with:

The pineapple tomato, with its firm pulpit , dense and juicy, it is very fragrant and tasty , perfect salad!

The Black-Crimean tomato, if its color is not attractive (it varies from brown purple to dark green ) its flavor is extremely sweet and sweet .

The tomato-heart of Pigeon, behind this funny name hides a sweet fruit, juicy and refreshing. She is very popular with children . With, do not hesitate to make skewers gourmet appetizers.

Choosing and keeping tomatoes, instructions for use

For a quality tomato, it is better to favor bright and firm tomatoes with a very smooth and red skin .
On the conservation side, avoid the cold because they lose their taste qualities . So prefer the room temperature.
Wash your tomatoes just before eating them, after this small bath and only after , remove the peduncle .