Tag: Tomato

So, canned tomatoes have an especially high risk of leaching BPA into the tomatoes because of the acidity. This is not to say that other canned goods do not also pose BPA exposure risks (they most certainly do), but tomatoes are one of the worst offenders. Is eating canned tomatoes good for you? Canned tomatoes […]

Canned tomatoes are more nutritious than fresh Canned tomato products contain MORE anti-inflammatory antioxidant LYCOPENE than fresh. Are canned tomatoes better for you than fresh? The Good. Both canned and fresh tomatoes are equally nutritious. Both also count toward your daily recommended amount of vegetables; the CDC says only one in 10 adults meets the […]

They are also notoriously easy to grow in backyard gardens — or even as potted plants. Expose them to plenty of sun and water, and you’ll be rewarded with a healthy treat you can enjoy right off the plant. Most recipes that use cherry tomatoes call for raw ones, but they can also be steamed, […]

When higher temps and hot sun strike tomato tops, carotene (yellow) shines through while lycopene (red) is squelched. The lower part of the tomato is often protected from direct exposure by the top of the fruit. Thus the sun inhibits lycopene (red) in the parts of your tomatoes that receive the most direct sun. What […]

As you read above, Roma tomatoes are more meaty and cherry tomatoes are sweeter and have a higher water content. If substituting cherry tomatoes in a sauce recipe, you may need to reduce the sauce or you will have a thinner (watery) sauce. Do cherry tomatoes taste the same as regular tomatoes? While regular tomatoes […]

The smaller tomato varieties (such as cherry, grape, and plum tomatoes) will usually weigh no more than 2 or 3 ounces (57 to 85 grams). How Much Does A Tomato Weigh? Type Of Tomato Weight (ounces) Fruits Per Pound Cherry 0.5 to 2 8 to 32 Plum 1 to 2 8 to 16 Grape 1 […]

What Are Heirloom Tomatoes? Heirloom tomatoes grow from seeds from the previous season’s harvest. This differentiates them from hybrid tomato plants, which rely more heavily on manmade cultivars than open-pollinated and organic seeds. What is an heirloom tomato and how is it different from regular tomatoes? While regular tomatoes are grown for appearance and graded […]

Here are our favorite ways to salvage bruised tomatoes: Tomato Sauce. Boil the tomatoes for a minute, peel them (here’s how), chop them, then let them simmer into a tomato sauce, and add whatever seasonings you like. Tomato Vinaigrette. Tomato Jam. Bruschetta. Tomato Soup. Salsa. Gazpacho. Pan con Tomate. What to do with tomatoes that […]

Cutting cherry tomatoes is a necessary evil because slices are easy to eat in salads and cook faster in quick pasta sauces. How should tomatoes be cut for a salad? Instructions Remove the tomato core with a sharp knife. Cut the tomato in half from the stem to far end and continue cutting those slices […]

There are over 400 volatile compounds in tomatoes that give them their flavor, but the prevailing factors are acid and sugar. Whether a tomato tastes sweet or acidic is also often a matter of taste – your taste. Why are my tomatoes not tasty? Garden tomato fruits that grow into flavorless, watery disappointments are often […]

What does a fresh tomato weigh? Size of Tomato Weight Large 7 oz Medium 5 oz Small 3 oz How big is a large tomato? U.S. Department of Agriculture grades Size No Pass inches see note 1 Pass, inches see note 2 Small 2 ¹⁄8 inches 2 9⁄32 inches Medium 2¼ inches 2 17⁄32 inches […]

There are two main risks of eating unwashed fruits and vegetables: bacterial contamination and pesticides. In recent years, many outbreaks of foodborne illness have come from contaminated cantaloupe, spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce. What happens when you don’t wash tomatoes? Eating unwashed produce may cause you to ingest harmful bacteria, which may be present in the […]

Luckily, there is a way to enjoy the tomato’s sweetness throughout the winter by preserving them in olive oil. Storing tomatoes in olive oil is much easier and faster than sun-drying them. And although dried tomatoes’ flavor is enhanced, they are not ideal to use in recipes that require additional cooking. How long can you […]

The smallest tomatoes are less than an inch wide, while the largest can be over four inches wide. Some are spherical while others are oblong or somewhat flattened. The shape/size of cultivated tomatoes can correlate to their common preferred culinary uses. What size is a medium tomato? U.S. Department of Agriculture grades Size No Pass […]

Storing Store tomatoes in boxes, 1 to 2 layers deep, or in plastic bags with a few holes for air circulation. If you have a cool, moderately humid room, simply place them on a shelf. Keep fruit out of direct sunlight. As tomatoes ripen, they naturally release ethylene gas, which stimulates ripening. How should green […]

2 If left unpruned, these suckers will eventually grow into full-sized branches, adding lots of foliage and, eventually, a few fruits. This will also result in a tomato plant that quickly outgrows its space in the garden. Is it OK to not prune tomato plants? Pruning tomato plants isn’t required. You may choose not to […]

Indeterminate Tomatoes The plants are extra-large; some varieties reach up to eight feet tall. The fruits appear throughout the entire growing season, so you’ll have fresh tomatoes all summer once the plants reach full maturity. Something to consider is that many indeterminate tomatoes take longer to reach maturity. Which tomatoes keep producing? Indeterminate tomatoes continue […]

Physical description and cultivation They are usually red, scarlet, or yellow, though green and purple varieties do exist, and they vary in shape from almost spherical to oval and elongate to pear-shaped. Each fruit contains at least two cells of small seeds surrounded by jellylike pulp. What adjectives were used to describe tomatoes? Words to […]

Avoid tomatoes with blemishes or dark spots. The tomato should have a good weight for its size, feeling heavy. The tomato should be firm, yet soft enough to give into any real pressure. The tomato should be very aromatic when you smell it near where the stem was attached. Are store bought tomatoes ripe? They’re […]

These would include the right temperature range, wind, good soil preparation, disease, pollinators such as bees, humidity, sunlight and a few other things as well. What causes tomatoes to grow? Shallow watering can stress and weaken tomato plants. Soil kept uniformly moist will promote the development of a large, healthy root system and will result […]