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.