What do white veins in tomatoes mean: can you eat such tomatoes
31.07.2024 05:30
Experts warn that it is better not to eat tomatoes with white veins in their pulp.
We'll tell you why white veins appear in tomato pulp.
Can you eat tomatoes with white veins?
White streaks in the pulp of tomatoes can occur for various reasons.
Firstly, the reason may be insufficient watering in hot weather. Because of this, tomatoes stop accumulating lycopene, which is responsible for color.
Secondly, the problem may be a lack or excess of calcium, potassium or nitrogen.
The third reason is phytoplasmosis. It can be recognized by greenish-yellow spots near the stalk.
In addition, white veins can be a sign that tomatoes are overfed with nitrates.
Experts strongly recommend avoiding eating such tomatoes.
