How to Pick Tomatoes
A guide on how to choose and pick the best tomatoes for your meals, whether from the garden or the store.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Guide
- Method: Picking
- Cuisine: General
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Tomatoes
Instructions
- Look for tomatoes that are uniformly ripe without green patches.
- Feel the tomato to ensure it’s heavy for its size and smooth without wrinkles.
- Smell near the stem to ensure it has that genuine tomato aroma.
- To pick from the vine, twist gently near the stem; if it resists, wait another day.
- Check for even, deep colors without cracks or soft spots.
- Store tomatoes on the countertop out of direct sunlight for the best flavor.
Notes
Always choose local tomatoes for better flavor and freshness. Avoid those with cracks or blemishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tomato
- Calories: 22
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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