Organic
Tomato
"The red, ripe treasure that adds flavor to our meals."
A sweet and juicy, nutrient-rich fruit often used as a vegetable in culinary delights.
Also known as
Tomatoes, Tomatos, Tamatas
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93149
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › All Sizes
Origin
South America, specifically the Andes Mountains.
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomato
Varieties include Cherry Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes, and Heirloom Tomatoes, each with unique flavors and textures.
Nutrition Information
Tomato is a nutrient-rich vegetable, low in calories and high in various essential vitamins and minerals. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of tomatoes:
Energy 17 kcal, Protein 0.9 grams, Fat 0.2 grams, Carbohydrates 3.9 grams, Fiber 1.2 grams, Sugar 2.6 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Potassium 237 milligrams, Vitamin A 833 IU, Vitamin C 9.7 milligrams, Calcium 10 milligrams, Iron 0.3 milligrams
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
Breathable packaging, cushioned to avoid bruising
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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