Organic
Tomato
"Sweetness from the vine."
A juicy and nutritious vegetable, rich in lycopene antioxidants and vitamins, cultivated through various methods.
Also known as
Love Apples, Tomatillos, Cherry Tomatoes, Plum Tomatoes
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94798
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › Small
Origin
Americas, cultivated worldwide.
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomato
The red variety of tomatoes grown in greenhouses, hydroponic systems or regular farming, known for its bright red color and sweet flavor.
Nutrition Information
One medium-sized tomato (approximately 122 grams) contains:
Energy 18 kilocalories
Protein 0.9 grams
Fat 0.2 grams
Carbohydrates 4 grams
Fiber 1.1 grams
Sugar 2.6 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 237 milligrams
Vitamin C 28 milligrams
Vitamin A 112 micrograms
Vitamin K 7.9 micrograms
Folate 16 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
Breathable containers or bags, not too tightly sealed
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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