However, by the mid-18th century, tomatoes were widely eaten in Britain, and before the end of that century, the Encyclopædia Britannica stated the tomato was "in daily use" in soups, broths, and as a garnish.
18. sajandil levis aga Suurbritannias tomati söömine laialdaselt ning enne sajandi lõppu märkis "Briti entsüklopeedia", et tomat on suppides, leentes ja garneeringutes "igapäevases kasutuses".