Strange-looking Tomato Can Still Be Tasty — VOA Learning English
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This is the time of year when many gardeners are harvesting tomatoes. Associated Press gardening expert Jessica Damiano recently reported about the many pictures of strangely shaped tomatoes sent to her from fans of her gardening advice. She said people sometimes question if the tomatoes are okay to eat.
The good news, Damiano said, is that there is nothing wrong with the deformed fruits. Unless otherwise diseased, they are perfectly good for eating. Their unusual appearance does not affect their taste or nutritional value.
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If you have ever cut open a tomato, you know they are divided into internal parts, called locules, which contain seeds and a substance called gel.…
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