Organic
Tomato
"A flavorful addition to various cuisines across the world."
Tomato, a nutritious and versatile commodity widely consumed globally for its tangy flavor, rich texture and variety of health benefits.
Also known as
Tasti-Lee™, Tomat, Tamaate, Tomaten, Tomatoe, Tomate, Tamata
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
93512
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › All sizes
Origin
Originated in the South American Andes Mountains, tomatoes are a prominent export commodity for many countries across the globe.
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomato
It is a juicy, sweet-tart fruit, categorised botanically as a berry, often mistakenly referred to as a vegetable within the culinary context.
Nutrition Information
Tomatoes are a nutrient-rich food, providing essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are the key nutrition facts for one medium-sized tomato approximately 122 grams:
Energy 18 kilocalories,
Carbohydrates 4 grams,
Fiber 1 gram,
Sugar 2 grams,
Protein 0.9 grams,
Total fat 0.2 grams,
Saturated fat 0 grams,
Sodium 2 milligrams,
Potassium 292 milligrams,
Vitamin C 28 milligrams,
Vitamin A 492 IU,
Folate 10 micrograms,
Vitamin K 8 micrograms.
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
Adequate ventilation, breathable packaging
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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