Organic
Tomatoes
"Sweetness in every bite"
Juicy and sweet, tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed and versatile fruits in the world, often mistaken as a vegetable. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, but the regular red tomatoes are the most common.
Also known as
Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, Love Apple
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94664
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › All Sizes
Origin
South America
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomatoes
Tomatoes belong to the nightshade family and are technically a berry. They are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to several health benefits.
Nutrition Information
One serving of tomatoes, 150g, contains 18kcal energy, 1g protein, 3.9g carbohydrates, 0.2g fat, 1.2g fibre and 9g water. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C with 28mg per 150g serving, vitamin A as beta-carotene with 449 micrograms, and lycopene with 2.8 milligrams, and potassium with 237 milligrams, and also contain other essential vitamins and minerals.
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, ventilated containers (trays, baskets or nets) 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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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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