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.