Tomato (scientific name: Solanum lycopersicum) is a red, fragrant, and juicy vegetable. This plant is native to South and Central America and was introduced to other parts of the world during the Spanish colonial period. Various types of this plant are now grown worldwide. Botanically, tomatoes are considered fruits due to their seeds, even though they are used as vegetables in culinary terms. Tomatoes have many health benefits and high nutritional value, and their use plays a significant role in the treatment of certain diseases.
Today, tomatoes are consumed in various ways, either raw or as an essential ingredient in cooking, sauces, and beverages, and form a major part of the diet in many countries. The cultivation of this plant occupies about three million hectares of land, nearly a third of the total land dedicated to vegetable cultivation worldwide.
Although tomatoes are classified as fruits in botanical science, they are commonly recognized as vegetables in agriculture.
Tomatoes belong to the nightshade family and are perennials.
Due to their economic importance, tomatoes are the subject of extensive research and studies, and in genetics, they are considered one of the model plants. Research on this plant led to the development of the first genetically modified (GM) tomato approved for consumption and trade in the United States in 1990.
Tomatoes are known to have cancer-fighting properties and help prevent various diseases. Drinking tomato juice in the morning acts as a healing remedy, which many nutritionists recommend.
Tomatoes are a primary food source of the antioxidant lycopene, which is associated with numerous health benefits, including reduced risks of heart disease and cancer. Lycopene works by occupying a space in the body’s free radicals, which are introduced through processed foods and harmful products. Additionally, tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. They also promote bladder cleansing, particularly for men.
Tomatoes contain about 95% water, with the remaining 5% mainly consisting of carbohydrates and fiber.
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Cucumber is a plant from the gourd family with a climbing stem, from which its fruits hang. The stem itself is also edible.
The cucumber plant has trailing stems that wrap around any support. It can also grow hydroponically without roots in the soil, and without support, it will crawl along the ground. The plant has large leaves that can shade other fruits. Cucumbers are usually cylindrical and can grow up to 60 cm in length and 10 cm in diameter. Botanically, a cucumber is a berry, meaning its outer skin is firm, and the inside has no distinct segments. However, like tomatoes and squash, cucumbers are treated as vegetables in culinary use. According to the nutritional table, cucumbers are 95% water.
100 grams of raw cucumber with skin contains 95% water and can produce 67 kilojoules of energy. Cucumbers are not rich in many essential nutrients, except for vitamin K, which accounts for 16% of the daily requirement.
There are thousands of agricultural varieties of cucumber, though not all of them are edible.
Export-Quality Cucumber The highest quality greenhouse cucumbers are cultivated in the provinces of Tehran, Alborz, Isfahan, Yazd, and Kerman. These include various types such as green cucumbers and spiny cucumbers. The sorting and packaging of cucumbers is done in sorting facilities by skilled and trained workers, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment.
Exporters, after purchasing cucumbers, should pay attention to both quality and packaging choices to attract more foreign customers.
Product Name: Cucumber
Varieties: Green Cucumber, Spiny Cucumber
Customs Tariff Code: 07070000
Storage Conditions: 7 to 9°C
Product Size: As per customer order
Packaging Type: Cardboard Box, Plastic Basket
Price: Please contact us for the latest price
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About Different Types of Potatoes
The potato (scientific name: Solanum tuberosum) is a plant from the Solanaceae family, with compound and dissected leaves and white or purple flowers. Its fruit is small, spherical, red, a berry, and toxic, but it has an edible tuber (the surface root) that contains a large amount of starch. Potatoes are the fourth most produced and consumed agricultural crop in the world, following corn, wheat, and rice. This plant is native to the Americas.
There are nearly 4,000 varieties of potatoes, including the common commercial types, each with its specific agricultural or culinary characteristics.
Botanically, potatoes belong to the Solanaceae family, which also includes other important plants like tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. Potato flowers are five-parted, with five fused petals and five fused sepals. The number of stamens is also five, fused together to form a tube-like anther, and the pistil protrudes from the center. Potatoes come in various varieties, which are categorized into early, late, and mid-season types. Depending on the usage, potatoes are divided into edible, fodder, and industrial types (for the production of alcohol, starch, or sugar).
According to studies, different potato species are spread from Chile to the southern United States and from sea level to an altitude of 4,800 meters, but there is a lot of morphological variation in these species, such as in plant type, leaves, flowers, etc. The basic chromosome number in potatoes is twelve. Potatoes are herbaceous and perennial plants but are cultivated as annuals in agriculture. These plants are usually propagated by seed tubers, and shoots and aerial organs grow from the buds on the seed tuber. Roots develop from the primordia on these buds. On these shoots and aerial organs, stems, branches, leaves, flowers, and new tubers are formed. Potatoes can also be propagated through cell culture, meristem, tissue, buds, tuber parts, true seeds, leaves, or stem cuttings.
Potatoes are among the most consumed vegetables and crops in the world, with applications in various industries, restaurants, and chip production. As a result, potatoes occupy a significant portion of Iranian farmers’ cultivated land.
The major potato-growing regions in Iran include cities such as Hamadan, Ardabil, Isfahan, Azerbaijan, Khorasan, Golestan, Jiroft, Semnan, and even Fars and Tehran. These potatoes differ in terms of sugar content, dry matter, and other characteristics.
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Export Onions by Velora Fruits
Export Onions by Velora Fruits
Onion (scientific name: Allium cepa) is a plant from the genus Allium, belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is one of the oldest edible vegetables globally, with evidence of cultivation dating back to around 3000 BC in Egypt. Historical documents suggest that workers who built the Egyptian pyramids used onions as their main food source. Onions are biennial plants, with hollow cylindrical leaves that produce bulbs (also known as edible bulbs) in the first year, and produce flowers and seeds in the second year. The most important environmental factors influencing bulb formation are temperature and day length, with onions classified into three groups based on day length: long-day, intermediate-day, and short-day varieties. This classification helps in determining the appropriate planting time, with long-day varieties like red onions typically planted in March.
Onions are a vital ingredient in cooking and offer numerous health benefits. They are rich in vitamin C, which plays a crucial role in boosting the immune system, collagen production, wound healing, and iron absorption. Scientific studies show that the antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in onions contribute to heart health. They are also known for preventing cancer, regulating blood sugar levels, and improving digestive health.
Onions contain essential nutrients like potassium and manganese, which support energy levels and metabolism. They also help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and colorectal cancer.
Velora Fruits, utilizing the latest global technologies, is one of the leading producers, suppliers, and exporters of various types of Iranian onions to global markets.
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Velora Fruits is currently one of the largest producers and suppliers of various types of Iranian onions to global markets.
