Did you know that?

• You should not store tomatoes in the refrigerator after buying them, as cold temperatures reduce their flavor and texture.
• Tomatoes should not be left to ripen next to a fruit bowl or in direct sunlight, as this can negatively affect their quality.
• Eating tomatoes may reduce the risk of stomach and prostate cancer.
• A substance derived from tomatoes can be more effective against mosquitoes than so-called DEET-based products.
• Tomato paste may help slow down skin aging processes.
• Eating tomatoes can make your skin more resistant to sunlight.
• Dull or chlorine-damaged hair can become noticeably shinier when rinsed with tomato ketchup.
• In Bunol, Spain, the famous La Tomatina takes place every year, where over 30,000 people throw tomatoes at each other.
• The perfume “The Fragrance” by DKNY contains tomato leaf as one of its ingredients.

In short: the tomato is an incredibly versatile and effective product!