Naga Tree Tomato

Naga Tree Tomato is a fruit that grows on trees and has a close resemblance with tomato. This is how it got the name “Tree Tomato”. Naga tree tomato has been a traditional food item of the Naga people since time immemorial. It is known locally as “Si Binyano”. Some Nagas also call it “Khwüdi”. This tomato is used like any other tomato in the preparation of food. The taste of Naga tree tomato is sweet and delicious and it goes well with Naga chilli in various Naga cuisines. It has a relatively thicker outer skin in comparison to normal tomato and less succulent which enables it to get a shelf life of about one month even at room temperature. It contains more carbohydrates and protein than tomato and is more fibrous, rich in minerals and contains less fat compared to the normal tomato. The pectin level is as high as 5% which is higher than that of other fruits. It is rich in polyphenols and contains 31.25% antioxidants. It is cultivated on a pure organic basis and contains no pesticide residue.