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 plant of small size, 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 so it is not very energetic. However, due to its composition, the consumption of cherry tomatoes slows down aging, protects vision, helps normalize cholesterol and is excellent for losing weight.