There are so many different varieties of tomatoes that it almost makes your head spin. Here is an overview of basic Spanish types, which also shows that the term tomato hides quite a few different fruits.
Check out what all the different types of tomatoes that can be thrown at you during the famous TOMATINA FESTIVITIES! Amazing, isnt it?
HUEVOS DE TORO = BLACK TOMATO PATA
The tomato “bulls egg” is one of the most awarded Spanish varieties. When its ripe, it is firm and juicy, not very sweet. The Spaniards eat this tomato sliced on the breakfast tostada (toasted bread) or alone with olive oil and a little salt.
TOMATE DE PERA
Elongated tomatoes “tomates de pera” are the main source for “gazpacho” in summer. When ripe, they are as sweet as honey.
Cherry tomatoes are a product of greenhouses and are therefore perennial in all seasons. They are a good choice in winter when larger varieties are not able to ripen well and their taste is blunt.
Hundreds Of Tons Of Tomatoes Are Used As Ammo In Spain’s Tomatina Festival
FAQ
What is the Spanish name for tomatoes?
Are Spanish tomatoes good?
How do you eat pan con tomate?
What is Tumaca in English?
Is tomato a Spanish word?
The translation for tomato is similar in most of the languages. For example, “tomate” in Spanish, “Tomaten” in German, “tomate” in French, even in Japanese it is called “tomato”. But the ironic thing is that in Mexico, one of the countries from which tomatoes are believed to have originated, there is a debate about how this fruit is named.
Which is the healthiest tomato to eat?
Red tomatoes contain more bioactive compounds such as lycopene, phenolic compounds and vitamins. These bioactive compounds and vitamins have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions that, among other things, promote several health benefits.
What is a Spanish tomato sauce?
One of the first sauces I’ve learned in culinary school in Spain is salsa de tomate: a classic Spanish tomato sauce recipe. What makes Spanish tomato sauce different than other versions is the use of onions and carrots–and also a sneaky sprinkle of flour. Want to try some other Spanish sauces?
Where did tomatoes come from?
Tomato was introduced in Europe in the XVI century, it is believed that the Conqueror Hernan Cortes was the first to take the fruit to European soil. The tomato plant was originally used as an ornament but was later used for human consumption. Nowadays tomatoes are cultivated in almost every country in the world.