Purple tomato is the name of a variety of tomatoes produced by the process of genetic engineering. Therefore, this variety is also known as genetically modified (GM) purple tomatoes.

The looks, taste, and smells of this purple tomato are like garden tomatoes.

In addition to the unique color, purple tomatoes possess a longer shelf-life and health benefits such as natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties than garden variety red tomatoes.

Recently Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved genetically modified “purple tomatoes”, clearing the path for selling this unique fruit in the American market and in a statement said that “From a plant pest risk perspective, this plant may be safely grown and used in breeding”.

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