4064 Tomato

A juicy, sweet, and tangy delight, tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally, often mistaken for a vegetable due to its savory flavor profile and culinary uses.

Details about Tomato

Also known as Love Apple, Red Tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum

Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to several health benefits. They come in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, orange, and green.

A fruit so nice, it's often treated like a veggie!

Nutrition

For 100 grams of the tomato variety Lycopersicon esculenta, the nutrition facts are approximately as follows. Energy is about 18 kilocalories. Fiber is about 1.2 grams. Sugar is 2.6 grams. Protein 0.9 grams. Fat is 0.2 grams. Water content is approximately 95 grams, sodium 5 milligrams, potassium 292 milligrams.

Storage

Maintain moderate to high humidity and cool temperature. Avoid extreme temperature fluctuations.

Storage conditions:
  • Temperature: 13-15°C (55-59°F)
  • Humidity: 85-95%

Ethylene production triggers ripening process. Remove any spoiled fruit to maintain quality.

Packaging

Ventilated boxes or pallet boxes to maintain humidity

Shelf life

7-14 days

Category: Vegetables
Also known as: Love Apple, Red Tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum
Origin: South America, specifically the Andes Mountains region

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PLU codes, which stands for Price Look-Up codes, are 4 or 5-digit numbers used in grocery stores and supermarkets to identify fresh produce items.

  • 4-digit codes are for conventionally grown produce
  • 5-digit codes starting with 9 indicate organic produce
  • 5-digit codes starting with 8 were originally intended for GMO produce, but are rarely used

PLU codes streamline checkout processes, improve inventory management, and provide consistency across different stores.

The system was developed by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS)

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