Tomatoes, once feared in America, became mainstream through the efforts of entrepreneurs like Dr. John Cook Bennett, who marketed tomatoes as medicine. Processed products such as Heinz ketchup and Campbell's condensed tomato soup dramatically transformed public perception and consumption. Today, tomatoes rank as the second most-eaten vegetable in the U.S., following potatoes. Different types of tomatoes serve various culinary needs, with globe, plum, vine, grape, and cherry tomatoes suited for everything from salads to sauces. Additionally, tomatillos, which belong to the same family, resemble tomatoes but have distinct characteristics.
Dr. John Cook Bennett changed public perception of tomatoes in the 1830s by promoting them as medicine and selling 'tomato pills' that contained little actual tomato.
Heinz launched its tomato ketchup in 1876, engineered for mass production, making it a globally dominant ingredient due to its shelf-stable, sweet-savory flavor.
Joseph Campbell introduced condensed tomato soup in 1897, significantly increasing demand for canned tomatoes, leading Americans to eat more tomatoes than any other vegetable besides potatoes.
Tomatoes come in various types, including globe, plum, vine, grape, and cherry tomatoes, each suited for different culinary uses, from salads to sauces.
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