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Beefsteak Tomato


Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum

Selection Information


Usage: Use in salads, sandwiches, salsa, chili, stews, casseroles, stuffed or broiled.

Selection: Good-quality Slicing Tomatoes will be firm, smooth-skinned and be at least pink in color. Tomatoes that are partially green will ripen if left at room temperature.

Storage: Unripe tomatoes should be stored out of direct sunlight at room temperature until ripe for 3 or 4 days. Once ripe, tomatoes should be used within a day or two. Only refrigerate fully ripened tomatoes, but be aware that it will affect the flavor!

Avoid: Avoid product that is too soft, wrinkled or that has broken skin. Tomatoes with a green blush will ripen, but avoid product with blotchy green or brown areas.

Seasonal Information


Tomatoes are available year-round from California, Mexico and Florida.

Washington tomatoes are available during August and September.

Beefsteak Slicing Tomato Nutritional Information


Serving Size: 1 medium tomato (149g)

Amount Per Serving

 

Calories 27
Calories from Fat 2

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

0% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 7mg

0% 

Total Carbohydrate 6g

2% 

Dietary Fiber 2g

7% 

Sugars 4g

 

Protein 1g

 

Vitamin A 25%

Vitamin C 32%

Calcium 1%

Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts


Tomatoes are low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. They're also a good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium and Manganese.

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