Organic
Tomato
"The ultimate flavor enhancer in many cuisines globally"
Tomatoes are a juicy and versatile fruit-vegetable widely enjoyed in various cuisines around the world, offering numerous health benefits and flavor profiles.
Also known as
Lycopersicon lycopersicum, Tomate, Love Apple, Solanum lycopersicum
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93336
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in South America, specifically present-day Mexico and Central America
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomato
Tomatoes are technically a fruit, but often used in savory dishes. They come in a variety of colors and shapes, including cherry, beefsteak, and Roma.
Nutrition Information
Serving size 100g, tomatoes are very low in calories at 18 kcal, fat 0.2g, carbohydrates 3.9g, dietary fiber 1.2g, sugars 2.6g, and protein 0.9g. They have a high water content of about 95 grams per 100 grams. Vitamins present in tomatoes include vitamin C 9.7mg, vitamin K 7.9 micrograms, and folate 11.3 micrograms. Minerals include potassium 237mg, manganese 0.1mg, and copper 0.1mg.
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 bags or boxes, or individually film wrapped
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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