12/04/2011

Purple 'super tomato' that can fight against cancer



Researchers in Britian have produced purple-coloured tomatoes through genetic modification.This new specie, which contains high concentrations of "anthocyanins, pigments found in blackberries and cranberries" tastes and smells just like a normal red tomato and is claimed it to be the latest weapon in fight against cancer."The distinctive hue is created by antioxidant pigments that protect against diseases including cancer, heart problems and diabetes", reports dailymail.co.uk

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