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Tomato
Tastes
Sour, sweet, astringent
Guna / Qualities
Light, slightly oily
Pacifies Doshas
Vata, Kapha
Aggravates Doshas
Pitta
Nutritional Information
High in vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene
Ayurveda Analysis
Heating and acidic, can aggravate Pitta if eaten excessively
Buying, Preparing & Storing
Store at room temperature; cook to enhance lycopene absorption
Serving & Recipes
Use in sauces, soups, or fresh in salads
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