Organic
Tomato - Red
"Nature's candy in every bite."
Juicy and sweet red tomatoes, bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients.
Also known as
Red Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Solanum lycopersicum
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93150
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › All Sizes
Origin
Originates from the Americas, now widely cultivated in Mediterranean and temperate regions globally.
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomato - Red
A popular variety known as Cocktail or Intermediate, these tomatoes are known for their bright red color and high water content, making them perfect for salads, sandwiches and snacking.
Nutrition Information
Tomato - Red, per 100 grams serving contains approximately 18 kcal of energy, 0.2 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 3.9 grams of carbohydrates, and 2.2 grams of dietary fiber. It is an excellent source of vitamin C with about 28 milligrams and 13 percent of the daily recommended intake of potassium, 290 milligrams. Tomatoes are also rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, and contain good amounts of folate, manganese, and phosphorus.
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
Corrugated boxes lined with plastic inserts or breathable mesh bags
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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