Vegetables

Tomato Salad Eco

4,90 €

Minimum order of 0,25 kg

Organic Tomato Salad, with a delicious flavor, full of vitamins. Grown in Valle Guerra.

Summary of Tomato Salad Eco

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Tomato is a very versatile vegetable with many beneficial health properties, such as:

Protect eyesight
Improves blood circulation
Take care of the skin
Avoid constipation
Excellent antioxidant
Recommended as a diuretic

Season calendar

Tomato is a vegetable that can be grown in the Canary Islands throughout the year, but the best months to buy it are summer (June to August) and autumn (September to November). During these months, the weather is warmer and sunnier, which favors tomato growth.

Spring (March to June): The weather is cooler and more humid, which makes tomato growth difficult. However, it is still possible to find tomatoes in the markets, although they may be more expensive and of lower quality.
Summer (July to August): The weather is very hot and sunny, which favors tomato growth. It is the best time to buy tomatoes in the Canary Islands. The tomatoes grown in the Canary Islands during these months are fresh, with an intense and aromatic flavor.
Fall (September to November): The weather becomes cooler and wetter, causing the tomato to lose some flavor. However, it is still possible to find tomatoes in markets, although they may be more expensive and of lower quality.
Winter (December to February): The climate is very cold and dry, which makes tomato growth difficult. It is difficult to find tomatoes in the markets during these months.

Selection tips

Here are some tips for choosing fresh tomatoes:

The tomatoes should be firm and have no soft spots.
The tomatoes should be bright red.
Tomatoes should have a strong, fresh aroma.
If the tomatoes do not meet these criteria, they are probably not fresh and do not taste good.

Conservation

Here are some tips for storing fresh tomatoes:

Store tomatoes in a cool, dry place.
Tomatoes will stay fresh for about 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
Do not wash tomatoes before storing them. Wash the tomatoes just before using them.
Wrap the tomatoes in aluminum foil or a damp paper towel before storing. This will help keep the tomatoes fresh and crisp.