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Tomato (Sungold)
Fun Fact!
In 1984, the U.S. space shuttle Challenger carried tomato seeds into space. These seeds later sprouted and produced ripe tomatoes back on Earth, making them the first space-grown vegetable.
Season:
July - November
Serving Size: 1 cup (180 grams)
Primary Macronutrients:
Calories: 33
Protein: 1.7g
Fats: 0.4g
Carbohydrates: 7.2g
Fiber: 2.2g
Primary Micronutrients: Carotenoids, Vitamin C, Polyphenols, Vitamin B7, Copper, Vitamin K
Storage Tips:
Storage Life: At room temperature, tomatoes will keep for 4 to 7 days.
Don’t store or refrigerate tomatoes at temperatures below 55°F (13°C); this will cause flavor compounds to break down. Do not store partially ripened tomatoes in the fridge, it will stop the ripening process. Ripe tomatoes will lose flavor and become overly soft in the fridge.
Tomatoes can be frozen, canned, or dried for future use. To freeze tomatoes, just wash them, cut out bad spots, and place them on a baking tray in the freezer. Once frozen, store tomatoes in plastic freezer bags until needed.