Organic
Tomato
"Sweet and juicy, a perfect addition to any culinary creation."
Juicy, sweet, and tender, Beefsteak Tomatoes are a popular variety of tomato, larger in size with a dense, meaty texture and rich flavor, making them perfect for slicing, cooking and adding to a variety of culinary dishes.
Also known as
Tomato, Beefsteak Tomato, Beef Tomato
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93061
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › All Sizes
Origin
Native to South America, currently cultivated in many countries around the world with top producers including China, United States, Russia and Turkey.
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomato
Lycopersicon esculenta, Tomatoes are typically considered a fruit, but often referred to as a vegetable due to their savory flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
One serving of tomato approximately 122 grams contains 18 calories, 0.2 grams protein, 4 grams carbohydrates, 0.2 grams fat, and 1.2 grams dietary fiber with negligible amounts of cholesterol and sodium. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and contain a fair amount of vitamin K, potassium, and folate along with other essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A and manganese. They also contain lycopene, an antioxidant that has shown promise in various health studies, particularly those related to reducing the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for whole tomatoes; temperature depends on actual maturity, not variety colour. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Ventilated crates or boxes to prevent moisture accumulation
Storage Notes: Mature-green tomatoes need warmer conditions to ripen. Ripe fruit can be held at 10°C without visible chilling injury, but flavour and aroma can be reduced.
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 581-587.
Applies to: whole tomatoes; temperature depends on actual maturity, not variety colour.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
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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