On the vine cherry tomatoes are generally uniform in color and size, with a high sugar to acid ratio.
Sold attached to their stems, they continue to ripen in storage.
Each tomato is small, round and red with a sweet flavor. 
The cherry tomato is a type of small round tomato best used in salads and side dishes. 
Tomatoes reduce the risk of cancer and heart-diseases, and protect the eyes from light induced damage.