Tomatillo
Selection Information
Usage: Used in sauces, Mexican stew, salsa and casseroles.
Selection: Also called Chinese lantern plant and Mexican husk tomato, good-quality Tomatillos will be very firm and smooth-skinned with a dry and crisp husk. The coloring of the fruit will be light to medium-green with an occasional yellow blush, while the husk will be green to light tan.
Avoid: Avoid product that is soft, wet or is blemished with black spots.
Seasonal Information
Tomatillo is available year-round from Mexico and California.
Tomatillo Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 9
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Calories from Fat 2
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0g |
0% |
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Saturated Fat Fat 0g |
0% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 0mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 2g |
1% |
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Dietary Fiber 1g |
2% |
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Sugars 1g |
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Protein 0g |
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Vitamin A 1% |
Vitamin C 5% |
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Calcium 0% |
Iron 1% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
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Tomatillos are low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. They're also a good source of Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Niacin, Potassium and Manganese.