Grown in Australia. Round in shape, with a bright red shiny skin and red pulp and whitish seeds. The tomato is actually a fruit but is considered a vegetable because of its uses.������ What to look for Choose smooth, firm and plump tomatoes with an even colour and no blemishes. For best flavour make sure the fruits are fully red. Availability All year. store tomatoes should be stored at room temperature out of direct sunlight. tomatoes will ripen in these conditions. Do not refrigerate unless they are over ripe. Refrigerated tomatoes do not have the full flavour of tomatoes stored at room temperature. How to prepare Sometimes recipes suggest removal of the skin and seeds of the tomato for a very fine sauce, however this is not necessary for most dishes. Ways to eat tomatoes are very versatile, they can be eaten raw as snacks, in salads and sandwiches. They can be used in soups, pizzas, omelettes, braises and stews. tomatoes preserve well and are easily frozen and bottled, mad into homemadeces, chutneys, and dried or sundried. tomatoes are complemented by many herbs, especially basil. Cooking Methods Boil, braise, barbecuechar grill, microwave, slow roast, stir fry.
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Food Energy in Tomato
If you were to add 80 grams of Tomato to your meal, your calorie count would increase by 14, equivalent to 59 kilojoules. Use the slider to adjust the food serving size to suit your specific requirements.
Protein and Fat in Tomato
There are 1g of protein and no fat (and no saturated fat) per 100 grams of Tomato.
Carbs, Sugar, and Sodium
100 grams of Tomato contains 2g carbohydrates, 2g sugar, and 8mg of sodium.
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