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Tomatoes

General Information

Tomatoes come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors.  They are highly versatile and depending on how they are used, can be sweet, savory or anywhere in between. 

Selection and Storage

Look for tomatoes with maximum coloring that are plump with smooth skins and heavy for their size.  They should be free of bruises, blemishes, deep cracks or leathery dark patches.  Tomatoes should never be refrigerated until they have been cooked, have been cut or put into a raw dish like a salsa or are fully ripe and would spoil if left further at room temperature.

Preparation and Cooking 

Always wash tomatoes before consumption or use.  Tomatoes can be enjoyed in their natural state or cooked.

Popular Varieties

Beefsteak tomatoes are large, bright red and slightly elliptical in shape.  They are considered the workhorse of the mainstream tomato market and are delicious cooked or sliced for sandwiches or cut into wedges for salads.

Cherry tomatoes are about the size of a large cherry and can be red or yellow, although red is the main color.  Used mostly for salads, they also can be hollowed out and stuffed or sliced and sautéed.

Heirloom tomatoes are thin-skinned, antique varieties.

Roma, or plum, tomatoes are the number one choice for making sauces because of their thick skin, meaty pulp and lack of juice.  They can be long, blocky or pear-shaped and come in yellow, orange or red varieties.  Red roma tomatoes are the most common.

 

Beefsteak	Cherry	Heirloom	Roma
An All-Purpose Variety.	Perfect for Salads.	Special, Antique Varieties.	Great for Sauces.