Why do tomatoes have tips?

Tomatoes are not only rich in nutrition, but also have a lovely bright red shape, sometimes we can see that some tomatoes have pointed, so why do tomatoes have pointed?

Why do tomatoes have sharp points?

There are two main reasons why tomatoes have sharp points. First, the reason for the variety, some varieties are high round shape, in the growth process may appear deformities, grow into a tip. Second, hormone reasons, in order to increase the yield of tomatoes, we need to use growth hormone in the process of tomato cultivation. One is 2.4murD, which is used to point flowers and prevent falling fruits. The other is ethephon, which is commonly used as a ripening agent. Eating in moderation will not cause harm to the human body.

II. Nutritional value of tomatoes

1. Organic acids such as malic acid and citric acid in tomatoes also increase the acidity of gastric juice, help digestion and regulate gastrointestinal function.

two。 Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B1. Vitamin B2 and carotene and calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and iodine and other elements, but also contains proteins, sugars, organic acids, cellulose.

3. Tomatoes contain fruit acid, which can reduce the content of cholesterol and is good for hyperlipidemia.

4. Tomato contains "lycopene", which can inhibit bacteria; it contains malic acid, citric acid and sugars, which can help digestion.

III. Taboos on eating tomatoes

1. It is not suitable to eat raw, especially women with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold and menstruation. If you only eat tomatoes as fruit to supplement vitamin C, or clear heat in midsummer, it is better to eat raw.

two。 It is not suitable to eat on an empty stomach, the amount of gastric acid secretion increases on an empty stomach, because some chemicals contained in tomatoes combine with stomach acid to form lumps that are insoluble in water, which often cause abdominal pain, resulting in stomach discomfort and stomachache.

3. Do not eat immature cyan tomatoes because they contain toxic solanine. Eat immature cyan tomatoes, will feel bitter, eat too much, serious can lead to poisoning, dizziness, nausea, general discomfort, vomiting and fatigue and other symptoms, serious life-threatening.

4. Should not be heated at high temperature for a long time, because lycopene is easy to decompose when exposed to light, heat and oxygen, and loses its health care function. Therefore, high temperature heating for a long time should be avoided when cooking.

Although pointed tomatoes are relatively deficient in nutrition and taste, eating them will not cause poisoning or cancer.