Organic
Tomato
"Nature's sweet and tangy delight"
A succulent and juicy red or green edible fruit commonly consumed as a vegetable in various cuisines across the globe
Also known as
Lycopersicon esculenta, Solanum lycopersicum, Berengena
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94799
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › Large
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 available in different varieties including greenhouse, hydroponic, and regular. Proper handling and storage conditions play a crucial role in maintaining their quality and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Tomato is low in calories, with approximately 18 calories per 100 grams. It contains about 4 grams of carbohydrates, 0.7 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 1.2 grams of dietary fiber. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C, with a 100-gram serving providing around 15% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A and 28% of vitamin C. They are also good sources of potassium and folate, and contain smaller amounts of other essential minerals and vitamins.
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
to prevent moisture loss
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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