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There are at least "normal", "plum" and "cherry" tomatoes. There are [[organic]], [[hydroponic]], [[sun grown]] and "normal" tomatoes.
Derivatives (sub [[product group]]s) of tomato include [[crushed tomatoes]] in [[tin]]s and [[boxed]]  [[packaging]], [[tomato pure]] in [[tin]]s, [[Sun dried]] tomatoes [[dry]] in [[plastic bag]]s or [[brin]]ned in [[glass]] jars, [[Ketchup]], Peeled tomatoes in [[tin]]s....
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Contains some background information from From [[Wikipedia]], the free encyclopedia.  
Contains some background information from From [[Wikipedia]], the free encyclopedia.  
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Botanically a fruit, the tomato is generally thought of--and used--as a [[w:vegetable]]: it's more likely to be part of a sauce or a salad than eaten whole as a snack, let alone as part of a dessert (though, depending on the variety, they can be quite sweet, especially roasted).
Botanically a fruit, the tomato is generally thought of--and used--as a [[w:vegetable]]: it's more likely to be part of a sauce or a salad than eaten whole as a snack, let alone as part of a dessert (though, depending on the variety, they can be quite sweet, especially roasted).


Used extensively in most Mediterranean cuisines, especially [[Italian cuisine|Italian]] ones. The tomato has an acidic property that is used to bring out other flavors.  
Used extensively in most Mediterranean cuisines, especially [[w:Italian cuisine|Italian]] ones. The tomato has an acidic property that is used to bring out other flavors.  


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