Question

Tomato is a juicy fruit that tastes sweet and sour.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Hint: The tomato taste is the unique combination of five tastants such as sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and savory compounds, as well as the aroma of the volatiles, many from the breakdown of the carotenoid pigments, such as the bright red antioxidant lycopene.

Complete answer: The tomato flavor is commonly described as sweet, tart, tangy or balanced. The tomato flavor is sometimes also described as the classic tomato flavor or the old-fashioned tomato flavor. Also, the flavor of some tomatoes is described as mild or bland. The sugars present in the tomato are mainly fructose and glucose which results in its sweet flavor. The tomato juice's earthy flavor at the normal pressure, with the cabin pressure it becomes sweeter, fruity. In addition, the tomatoes are rich in the flavour known as umami, a taste that is thought of by most as very savory and pleasant. Hence the tomatoes are the juicy fruit that tastes sweet and sour.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Note: The tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including the reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and also of vitamin K.