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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


Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories 50

Tomatillo contains vitamin A, C and niacin.


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