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PLU 4804


Yellow Teardrop Tomato

"Sweet, tender and bursting with juicy flavor"

Sweet, tender and bursting with juicy flavor, the yellow teardrop tomato is a specialty variety often used in gourmet dishes and fine dining settings to add a pop of color and sweetness.

Also known as

Pear Tomato, Baby Pear Tomato, Yellow Pear Tomato

Botanical name

Lycopersicon esculenta

Yellow Teardrop Tomato illustration
Quick Facts

Product Details

PLU Code

4804

4-digit conventional code

Category

Vegetables

TomatoesAll Sizes

Origin

Originated in the Mediterranean region

Temperature

10-15°C (50-59°F), ideally 12°C (54°F)

Shelf Life

7-14 days

Status

Approved

About Yellow Teardrop Tomato

Generally sweeter than cherry tomatoes and with a distinctive teardrop shape, these tomatoes are perfect for adding a delicate, sweet touch to salads, pasta dishes, and sauces.

Nutrition Information

Yellow Teardrop Tomato nutrition facts per 100 grams of serving include energy 18 kilocalories, water content 95 grams, protein 1 gram, total fat 0.2 grams, carbohydrate 4 grams, fiber 1 gram, sugars 2 grams, sodium 2 milligrams, potassium 237 milligrams, vitamin A 10 micrograms, vitamin C 10 milligrams, calcium 10 milligrams, iron 0.5 milligrams, and vitamin K 7 micrograms.

Storage & Handling

Cool, but not cold storage, with high humidity to maintain flavor and texture

Temperature

10-15°C (50-59°F), ideally 12°C (54°F)

Humidity

80-90%

Packaging

Ventilated boxes, do not pack too tightly

Shelf Life

7-14 days

Storage Notes: Avoid chilling injury below 7°C (45°F), handle carefully to prevent bruising and abrasion

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Tags

4804Yellow Teardrop TomatoLycopersicon esculentaAll SizesVegetablesTomatoes

Details

Commodity Keytomatoes
VarietyTeardrop/Pear - Yellow
CreatedDecember 1999
Last UpdatedDecember 2023

PLU Reference

4-digit codes: Conventional produce

5-digit (9xxx): Organic produce

5-digit (8xxx): GMO (rarely used)

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