The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a member of the nightshade family and is composed of more than 93 percent water. Lycopene is the pigment responsible for the red color of tomatoes and has demonstrated antioxidant activity associated with a lowered risk of cancer.
ABC plants only organically-grown heritage tomatoes. “Schimmeig Striped Hollow” is the variety shown here. It is not as high in lycopene as the redder varieties, but it is great for stuffing as it really is hollow.
http://www.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/articleview.asp?a=2696
http://www.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/articleview.asp?a=175
12 March 2009
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