Organic
Heirloom Tomato
"Experience the rich flavors of the past with every bite."
A flavorful and visually appealing variety of tomato with unique colors and markings, each heirloom tomato is a one-of-a-kind delight for the senses.
Also known as
Varieties include but are not limited to: Amish Salad, Anna Russian, Aunt Ruby's Yellow Cherry, Big Italian Plum, Black Plum, Black Prince, Black Zebra, Brandywine, Dr. Caroline, Earl of Edgecomb, Eva Purple Ball, Flamme, Green Zebra, Hawaiian Pineapple, Heritage Tomato, Vintage Tomato
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93423
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › All Sizes
Origin
Varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes originated in North America, Europe and South America
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Heirloom Tomato
Heirloom tomatoes come in a wide array of colors, shapes, and sizes due to their diverse genetic makeup and are often used in gourmet cuisine
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts for Heirloom Tomato per 100 grams serving:
Energy 18 kcal
Protein 0.9 grams
Total fat 0.2 grams
Carbohydrates 3.9 grams
Fiber 1.2 grams
Sugars 2.6 grams
Sodium 5 milligrams
Potassium 237 milligrams
Vitamin A 833 IU
Vitamin C 17 milligrams
Calcium 9 milligrams
Iron 0.5 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
Cartons, containers, or bags to maintain high humidity and protect from damage
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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