There's a brand new Israeli development -- the black tomato. The new
tomato, called the "Black Galaxy," was developed by Technological
Seeds DM. The company says that the color is the produce of a special
pigment, which was derived from blueberries and introduced into the
new species. The pigment is photosensitive and the longer the tomato
is left on the vine, the darker it gets. The unique pigment also
carries health benefits, such as a high concentration of antioxidants
and Vitamin C. The black tomato will make its worldwide debut at the
Arava Agricultural R&D Exhibition, in early February.



