TOMATO 5X6 (SAMPLE)

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5 LBS

  • 5 lbs
  • Tomato aka "King of Tomatoes", "Beefsteak Tomato", "Fan-Qie", "Xi-Hong-Shi", "蕃茄", "西红柿", "西紅柿"
  • Tomato is a red round-shaped fruit/vegetable that is firm and meaty. It tastes mild with lots of water content. Common application includes salsa, sauce, and burger topping. Tomato is available year-round.
Handling Tip
Selection
  • Tomato is firm with a uniform red, shiny skin. Depending on the time of usage, you can choose a lighter shade of red which indicated a less ripe tomato.
  • No signs of shriveling, tear skin, or blemishes.
Storage
  • Unripe tomatoes should be stored at 66°F - 70°F (19°C - 21°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent and no mist. The ripe tomato should be stored at 45°F (7°C) with the same relative humidity.
  • The typical shelf life for unripe tomatoes is three to four weeks and seven to ten days for red tomatoes. Store tomatoes stem-end up to help preserve the quality.
  • Tomato is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Tomatoes should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life. Tomato produces a moderate amount of ethylene.
  • Tomato is sensitive to chilling injury at storage below 55°F (13°C). Symptoms include pitting, ununiformed ripening, loss of flavor, and storage decay. As tomato ripens, it becomes less sensitive to chilling injury.
Nutrition Fact

Serving Size 1 medium tomato (148g)

Amount Per Serving                                                % Daily Value*

Calories   25

Calories from Fat   0

Total Fat   0g   ...........................................................................................   0%

Saturated Fat   0g   ..........................................................................   0%

Trans Fat   0g   ..................................................................................   0%

Cholesterol   0mg   ..................................................................................   0%

Sodium   20mg   .......................................................................................   1%

Total Carbohydrate   5g   ......................................................................   2%

Dietary Fiber   1g   ...........................................................................   4%

Sugar   3g

Protein   1g

Vitamin A   ................................................................................................   20%

Vitamin C   ................................................................................................   40%

Calcium   .....................................................................................................   2%

Iron   .............................................................................................................   4%

Potassium   ...............................................................................................   10%

 

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

*Based on information published by FDA