Tamarillo Harvest

These alien eggs came from South America originally. The correct name is Cyphomandra betacea.

This year we only planted 3 trees as an experiment. They thrived on our mountainside, this year we will plant a dozen more.



Tamarillo and its Nutrition: The tree tomato is an excellent source of antioxidants because it contains a type of flavonoid known as anthocyanins. Furthermore, and more importantly it contains the carotenoids lycopene and beta carotene.
Lycopene’s principle health benefit is to neutralize or inhibit oxygen derived free radicals. Free radicals are the cause of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Moreover, numerous in-vitro studies have demonstrated that lycopene is particularly effective against prostate cancer. Lycopene, along with the other carotenoids, beta-corotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, help protect and repair cells against DNA damage, thereby helping to prevent premature aging. However, of the four carotenoids, lycopene has by far the most antioxidant activity.
The group of flavonoids called anthocyanins are found in red or purple plant color pigments, known as phytochemicals. Aside from tamarillo, anthocyanins are also found in cranberries, blueberries and red cabbage. These flavonoids are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and they help neutralize free radicals. They can also provide health benefits against diabetes, nuerological diseases, cancer and aging.
Tamarillo is also a good source of vitamin C, as well as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and magnesium. One hundred grams of tamarillo fruit pulp has 2g of protien, 1.6g of fiber and about 50 calories.

More informatin can be found at my source site, http://factoidz.com/tamarillo-or-tree-tomato-its-nutrition-and-gastronomical-uses/