Organic tomatoes really are healthier than those grown conventionally, research suggests.
Despite being smaller, they are packed with more vitamin C and compounds that may combat chronic diseases, the findings show.
The reason for the difference is down to the organic plants' tough upbringing, it is claimed. While conventional tomatoes are treated with pesticides and artificial fertilisers, organic farming forces the fruits to fend for themselves.
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