Why is a tomato called a "love apple" ?

Question

Why is a tomato called a "love apple" ?

Answer 1

Direct translation from Italian - Pomodoro

Answer 2

because it is red

Answer 3

There you go I believe it was also considered as an aphrodisiac in the Victorian times.

Food Lover's Companion: love apple

A tomato moniker that originated in the 16th century when tomatoes from North Africa were known in Italy as pomo dei Mori, "apples of the Moors." That was transliterated to the French pomme d'amour . . . "love apple."

Answer 4

It was, in medieval times, called a witch's apple. It was believed to be piousness. The legend goes that some vindictive cook wanted to kill his master and prepared him this brew with a tomato-base. The master 'loved' it.

Answer 5

hmm... You know... I don't really know FOR SURE... but I always thought it was because it is red (the color of love)

Answer 6

I didnt even know it was called that. Thanks for sharing Cakes