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Tomayto, Tomahto: 6 Saucy Stories on Italy's Favorite Fruit

Summertime eating in Italy means one thing: tomatoes. The tomato has become so synonymous with Italy that most people don’t realize its origins actually lie in South America; however, the Italians do eat a whopping 60 kg per person per year, 45 kg more than the average European.

It’s understandable: the country produces five million tonnes of tomatoes a year and grows over 300 stunning varieties that flood markets, menus, and our pantries from June until October. 

Source: https://italysegreta.com

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