Organic
Tomato (On the Vine)
"Sweetness that ripens to perfection on the vine"
A variety of tomatoes that grow in clusters on the vine, known for their vibrant red color and sweet-tart flavor
Also known as
Vine-ripened tomatoes, cherry tomatoes on the vine, grape tomatoes on the vine
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93282
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in the Americas, but now cultivated globally for its nutritional value and taste
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomato (On the Vine)
Plum/Italian/Saladette/Roma on the vine varieties of tomatoes are often used for fresh market and processing
Nutrition Information
Tomatoes, particularly the plum or Italian varieties like those on the vine, are low in calories and rich in nutrients. For a serving size of 100 grams of tomatoes on the vine, here are the approximate nutrition facts:
Energy: 18 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.9 grams
Fiber: 1.2 grams
Sugar: 2.6 grams
Protein: 0.9 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Vitamins and minerals:
Vitamin A: 750 mcg
Vitamin C: 10 mg
Vitamin K: 7.9 mcg
Potassium: 237 mg
Folate: 17 mcg
Manganese: 0.11 mg
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 to prevent moisture buildup
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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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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