What do you know about the tamarillo?

in #fruit4 years ago

It is very similar to the common tomato 🍅 and provides us with very beneficial nutrients for our health 💚



We tell you some curiosities 👇

🔸 Skin color depends on variety but may be purple, ruby red, orange, or yellow. The color of the pulp can also vary.

🔸 In the central part of its pulp there are many seeds that are edible.

🔸 Red-skinned varieties have a strong acid taste. On the other hand, the yellow varieties are sweeter, but less tasty.

🔸 The tamarillo 🍅 comes from South America, probably from the Andes region.

🔸 Currently it is grown locally in other South American countries, highlighting Brazil and Colombia.

🔸 In regions with a tropical climate, these fruits are obtained throughout the year. In the rest of climates, the tree tomato is harvested in autumn.

🔸 They are very sensitive to shocks. Therefore, special care must be taken with its conservation.

🔸 We can keep it at home in the refrigerator to extend its conservation. Also, we can keep it at room temperature to accelerate its maturation.

🔸 It is eaten raw and as an ingredient in different recipes.

🔸 In Peru it is popular to make an aperitif by grilling the meat and mixing it with green peppers, salt and pepper.

Read more: https://frutapasion.es/tamarillo-beneficios-tomate-arbol/