Organic
Tomato
"A rainbow of flavors in every bite"
A sweet and juicy fruit often mistaken for a vegetable, Tomato is a versatile ingredient in various cuisines.
Also known as
Lycopersicon esculenta, Love Apple
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93151
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › Large
Origin
Originated in the Andes Mountains in South America
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomato
Vine-ripened tomatoes offer the best flavor and texture. Regular red tomatoes are widely available and commonly used in salads and sauces.
Nutrition Information
Tomatoes are low in calories and rich in nutrients. One medium-sized tomato, approximately 120 grams, contains 18 calories, 4 grams of carbohydrates, and 0.2 grams of fat. They are a good source of dietary fiber, containing around 1.2 grams per 100 grams. Tomatoes are also rich in vitamins A and C, with one medium-sized tomato containing 1.78 milligrams of vitamin A and 22 milligrams of vitamin C, which is approximately 39% of the daily recommended intake.
Tomatoes are a good source of potassium, containing around 273 milligrams per 100 grams. they also contain minerals like manganese, copper, and iron, in smaller amounts. Tomatoes do not contain cholesterol and have negligible amounts of sodium, around 1 milligram per 100 grams.
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 containers or cartons, methyl bromide-free
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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