Organic
Tomatoes
"Nature's candy, full of flavor and benefits"
Juicy, sweet and bursting with flavor, tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed and versatile fruits often mistaken as a vegetable
Also known as
Tomato, Tometo, Tamatar
Botanical name
Solanum lycopersicum
Product Details
PLU Code
94800
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Tomatoes › All Sizes
Origin
Americas, now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
13-21°C for mature-green fruit; 10°C for ripe fruit
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet. They come in various shapes, sizes and colors.
Nutrition Information
Tomatoes are low in calories and rich in nutrients they contain about 96 gram of water per 100 grams and only 18 kilocalories of energy per 100 grams they are a good source of vitamin c vitamin a and potassium and also contain vitamin k and folate in smaller amounts tomatoes are also rich in antioxidants such as lycopene which has been linked to several health benefits one large tomato contains about 22 grams of fiber but minimal amounts of protein and fat
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 packaging such as ventilated crates or bags
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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