Red Tamarillo
"A red tamarillo"
Red Tamarillo is the red market type of tamarillo, a fruit of the tree Solanum betaceum.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Solanum betaceum
Product Details
PLU Code
4793
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Tamarillo › All Sizes
Origin
Southern tropical America
Temperature
3 to 5°C (37 to 41°F)
Shelf Life
4-8 weeks
Status
Approved
About Red Tamarillo
Tamarillo is a fruit tree in the nightshade family.
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for tamarillo (tree tomato), red, dark-red and yellow types. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
3 to 5°C (37 to 41°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Breathable bags or mesh bags, avoid plastic bags to prevent moisture accumulation
Shelf Life
4-8 weeks
Storage Notes: Decay (bitter rot) is the main cause of loss and develops on stem and calyx if fruit are stored too warm, while storage too cold causes pitting and scald-like browning. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 573-574.
Applies to: tamarillo (tree tomato), red, dark-red and yellow types.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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