The cherry tomato stands out for its small size, which makes it different from other varieties. It has been planted since ancient times in a practical and simple way. It is the fruit of a small plant, and can be red or yellow. It is called cherry because of its resemblance to the cherry.

It is a source of antioxidants due to its abundant presence of carotenes (organic pigments found in plants), including lycopene. It also has carbohydrates, mostly simple sugars, which is why cherry tomatoes are the sweetest common vegetable.

It is low in protein and therefore not very energetic. However, due to its composition, cherry tomatoes slow down aging, protect vision, contribute to normalizing cholesterol and are excellent for losing weight.