What are Cherry Tomatoes?

Cherry tomatoes, which are now a popular snack and part of everyday food, can be traced back to Mexico, where all tomatoes were first grown. The Aztecs ate tomatoes of all shapes and sizes, but modern-day cherry tomatoes are based on a variety bred by British and Israeli scientists in the 1970s. They’re available year-round and are grown and eaten raw and cooked worldwide.

What are Cherry Tomatoes?
Cherry tomatoes are a small type of tomato whose shape looks like a cherry, hence the name. The vegetable is sometimes sold on the vine.