Health Benefits:
The Bush tomato is rich in antioxidants, much higher than more commonly eaten berries. It also contained a unique mineral which is important in metabolic functioning - selenium. Bush tomatoes also contain iron, calcium, zinc, folate, and a range of other essential nutrients.
|
p / 100g |
Magnesium |
160.3 |
Folate |
100ug |
Vitamin E |
4.57mg |
Zinc |
1.8mg |
Calcium |
117mg |
Iron |
26.5mg |
Selenium |
6.65ug |
Potassium |
2251mg |
Magnese |
1.3mg |
Copper |
0.732mg |
^ From 'Heath Benefits of Australian Native Foods' by the Australian Government.
The deep caramel flavour is great in a range of dishes. Bush Tomato are a great addition in tomato soups, in sourdough, or when used in salsas and chutney. It makes for a delicious ketchup, or simply sprinkled over curries or eggs.
Recipes:
Vegetarian Native Curry Recipe
Outback BBQ steak with Tasmanian Mountain Pepperberry and Bush Tomato Relish
Bush Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps