Food Trivia Question from the Oriental Oasis Newsletter
TRIVIA QUESTION: Native to South and Central America, I was only introduced to Europe after Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World. Commonly thought to be a vegetable, technically I am a fruit. I am very nutritious, containing vitamins A and C, and there is some evidence that eating large quantities of me may help protect people against certain cancers, such as cancer of the stomach. Nonetheless, my acidic taste (more pronounced at that time) meant that I was slow to be accepted throughout the Old World. What am I?
TRIVIA ANSWER: The tomato. It is unclear exactly when the tomato was introduced into China, but it was likely within the late 19th or early 20th century. Today, the tomato's bright color and unusual flavor make it a popular addition to soups.
Recipe: Beef and Tomatoes (A Cantonese Dish)
