Cherry Tomatoes

SELECT

Cherry tomatoes are available fresh and canned for good nutrition and convenience. If selecting fresh, choose plump tomatoes with smooth skins that are free from bruises. 

Nutrient Content Claims
Low calorie, Fat free, Saturated fat free, Cholesterol free, Sodium free, Good source of vitamin C, Good source of copper 

Health Claims 

Dietary Fat & Cancer: Development of cancer depends on many factors. A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers. Cherry tomatoes are fat free.

Sodium & Hypertension:

• Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors. Cherry tomatoes are sodium free. 
• Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Cherry tomatoes are sodium free. 
• Cherry tomatoes, as part of a low sodium diet, may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. 

Dietary Saturated Fat & Cholesterol & Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. Cherry tomatoes contain no fat, saturated fat, or cholesterol.

Fruits & Vegetables & Cancer: Low fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables (foods that are low in fat and may contain dietary fiber, Vitamin A, or Vitamin C) may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors. Cherry tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C. 

STORE

Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight. Use within 1 week after ripe. Tomatoes taste best if not refrigerated; refrigerate only if you can’t use them before they spoil.

SERVE

Check out our cherry tomato recipes!   

SAVOR

Presence In Ethnic Foods  
Asian / Chinese, Japanese, Korean / South East Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos) / African / Cuban, Puerto Rican / Latino / Pacific Islands 

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Social Media Posts 

Pesto Chicken Vegetable Kebabs are perfect for the grilling season! Bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, zucchini & eggplant served over brown rice—try it tonight! @fruitsandveggies #haveaplant 

What a tasty recipe idea!! Baked zucchini sticks topped with low-fat mozz cheese n cherry #tomatoes. @fruitsandveggies #haveaplant 

An edible firecracker! Our friends California Avocado Commission share these creamy Cherry Tomato Bombs to get the party started right! #Happy4th http://ow.ly/yKNC5 @fruitsandveggies #haveaplant 

Cherry tomatoes can be a fun addition to any meal or simply enjoy them alone. Get the facts on these red, versatile handfuls. #FuelUp: http://ow.ly/z0CB1 @fruitsandveggies #haveaplant