It has been suggested that the French called it pomme d’amour (love apple) because it was thought to have aphrodisiacal properties. During the Spanish colonization in the Philippin... It has been suggested that the French called it pomme d’amour (love apple) because it was thought to have aphrodisiacal properties. During the Spanish colonization in the Philippines, they introduced many plants including tomato which then spread to neighboring countries.
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The question discusses the historical context and etymology related to the French term 'pomme d'amour' (love apple) for the tomato, and its introduction during the Spanish colonization in the Philippines. The focus is on understanding these historical connections.
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The French called tomatoes 'pomme d’amour' for their aphrodisiac qualities. Introduced to the Philippines by Spaniards.
The French called the tomato 'pomme d’amour' (love apple) due to its supposed aphrodisiac properties. During Spanish colonization, tomatoes were introduced to the Philippines and spread to other regions.
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The French called the tomato 'pomme d’amour' (love apple) due to its supposed aphrodisiac properties. During Spanish colonization, tomatoes were introduced to the Philippines and spread to other regions.
More Information
Tomatoes, native to South America, were introduced to Europe and the Philippines by explorers and colonizers. The 'love apple' name reflects historical beliefs rather than scientific evidence.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming all historical beliefs were based on scientific evidence.
Sources
- History of Tomato - FruitGuys - fruitguys.com
- Tomatoes were called 'love apples' - History Facts - historyfacts.com
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