The Raf tomato, an exquisite superfood.
Raf tomatoes are one of the most natural foods on the market, and more and more people are aware of the importance of eating healthily and providing our bodies with the necessary nutrients.
We must be aware of the importance of buying natural foods that maintain their properties intact without being manipulated to achieve greater production.
Properties *
- - The Raf tomato has more vitamin A than any fruit.
- - It has a large amount of lycopene, which acts as an antioxidant, leading to a decreased risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, or cataracts.
- - It is ideal for people with cardiovascular or hypertensive diseases, due to its low sodium content and low fat content.
- - Suitable for pregnant women due to its high folic acid content.
- - Slightly laxative, especially if consumed with the skin, so it is very good for constipation.
- - It stimulates the appetite and also strengthens the nervous system.
- - It is a great remineralizer. It is used in anemia due to its high organic iron content.
- - It allows the maintenance of the skin and epithelium, thanks to provitamin A or beta-carotene.
Nutritional values *
- - It is very rich in water (almost 90% of its weight).
- - Rich in vitamin C.
- - Contains provitamin A (beta-carotenes), precursor of vitamin A.
- - It is also rich in vitamins B, E, PP, K and folic acid.
- - It stands out for its lycopene content, a carotenoid without provitamin A activity, which has a high antioxidant power.
- - It includes minerals such as phosphorus, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, potassium and sodium.
- - It barely contains carbohydrates (3.50%), proteins (1%), fats (0.11%) and fiber (1.40%).
- - Very low in calories (18 kcal/100 g).
Study carried out at the University of Almería (UAL) on Raf tomato from original seed.
* These values apply to the original “Raf” variety from CLAUSE HM, and not to its hybrids, which have a different morphology and generally require more water and enriched fertilizers to gain weight.