Tomatoes Were Once Feared 🍅🍅

[Tedday2223]

In the 18th century, Europeans called tomatoes “poison apples” because aristocrats would often get sick and die after eating them. This was due to the acidic tomatoes leaching lead from their pewter plates, causing lead poisoning.

 

[Twinkle]

Wow, I had no idea about this! It's fascinating how something so common now used to be feared. Imagine missing out on delicious tomato dishes just because of those pewter plates!

 

[Dawn]

oh really? I am someone who loves tomatoes so much!

 

[Keith_]

Tomatoes were once feared in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries due to misconceptions that they were poisonous, but they are now beloved worldwide as a versatile and nutritious ingredient!