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Tomato has yellow flowers that grow in clusters and produce fruits of varying sizes which may be red, yellow, or orange to creamy white, depending on variety. 

Health benefits: Tomatoes are highly nutritious. It provides up to 15 of the 20 amino acids needed for protein synthesis, including lycopene, which is believed to help prevent several types of cancer. 

Cautions:  Tomato upsets calcium metabolism and should be avoided in cases of arthritis.  Large amount of tomatoes are weakening for everyone.

 Uses:
Raw tomatoes can be juiced or used in salads.  Tomatoes are used in sauces, stir-fries, and many other dishes. 

Storing  
Wash, removes stem, cut into halves or quarters or leave whole. Dry and packed into freezer bags, remove air and seal. Or, Simmer chopped tomatoes in a pan for 5 minutes or until soft. Push through a sieve to remove skin and seeds. Cool, and then pack in plastic containers leaving space at the top of the container. Freeze up to 6 months.