Organic
Tomato
"The crown jewel of salads and sauces"
Plump, juicy and sweet, Tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed fruits globally, adding flavor and nutrition to a variety of dishes.
Also known as
Beauty Queen, Money Maker, Cherry Tomatoes
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94063
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › Small
Origin
South America
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomato
Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. There are over 7,500 varieties of Tomatoes worldwide. They require controlled atmosphere during storage to extend shelf life.
Nutrition Information
Tomatoes are low in calories, with 100 grams providing 18 kilocalories. The nutritional content per 100 grams of regular red tomato is as follows
water content is 95 grams
carbohydrates are 4 grams
protein is 0.9 grams
fat is 0.2 grams
dietary fiber is 1.2 grams
sugar is 2.6 grams
sodium is 5 milligrams
potassium is 237 milligrams
vitamin A is 0.1 micrograms
vitamin C is 10 milligrams
calcium is 10 milligrams
iron is 0.3 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 or boxes with good aeration, lined with plastic or paper
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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