Rawmest Tomato Powder, The tomato history has origins traced back to the early Aztecs around 700 A. D therefore it is believed that tomato is native to the Americas. It was until around the 16th century that Europeans were introduced to this fruit when the early explorers set sail to discover new lands tomato's are the major dietary source the antioxidant lycopene. which has been linked to many health benefits. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. It is one of the most widely used ingredients in the food and beverage industry having applications in a variety of products.