Tomatillo Selection Information | Nutritional Information | Tips & Trivia

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SELECTION INFORMATION
Usage

Used in sauces, Mexican stew, salsa and casseroles.

Selection

Also known as Chinese lantern plants and Mexican husk tomatoes, good-quality Tomatillos will be very firm and smooth-skinned with a dry and crisp husk.

The coloring of good quality tomatillo 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.

Storage

Store unwashed tomatillos in your refrigerator. Only husk and wash just prior to use.

Ripening

In general, vegetables will not ripen further after harvest.

  • Nutritional Information

    • Amount per serving

    Calories :32Calories from Fat :
    Total Fat1.02
    Cholesterol0%
    Sodium 1%
    Total Carbohydrate5.84%
    Dietary Fiber1.9%
    Sugars 3.93%
    Protein 0.96%
    Vitamin A114%
    Vitamin C11.7%
    Calcium 7 %
    Iron 0.62%

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