The tomato, Mexican vegetable of world importance

Considered the number one export vegetable, this colorful berry is a staple ingredient in Mexican cuisine that has earned a prominent place in other parts of the world Mexico City, October 12, 2020.— The tomato was domesticated by Mesoamerican peoples 2,600 years ago, that is why in Mexico we enjoy a huge variety both in size and colors and, of course, flavors, some examples are: round (ball), saladette or guajillo, pear, cherry or cherry, in addition to their quality positions us as world leaders in exports. In the north of Mexico the word tomato is used, while in the center and south tomato is preferred. This is so to, somehow, differentiate it from the green tomato or shell tomato, which in the north is known as tomatillo, so there is no confusion there. Likewise, the words ball tomato or saladette tomato are widely used, which refer to types of varieties. The tomato is one of the most important crops in Mexico and the world, both for its economic importance and for being a ...