Region of Origin
Commodity:
Tomato Mixed Medley
Description & Origin
Mixed medley tomatoes refers to a blend of in-season snacking tomato varieties with a mix of size, shape, color, and flavor. Growers try to include a mix of red, orange, yellow, and green or brown coloration, although the ratios can vary week-to-week. The mix may include cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or pear tomatoes. When combined, the medley cherry tomato pack produces a complex range of flav...
Health Benefits & Nutrition
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin A. They are famous for their high content of lycopene, a carotenoid with antioxidant properties that has been studied for its link to a lower risk of some cancers.
Commercial Availability (Grown for the US Market)
Foodservice Tips
Traditional Culinary Uses
Mix medley tomatoes are packed for convenience for the chef and consumers. The mix of colors and flavors in each container easily enliven simple salads and sauces. They are a favorite for green salads, a must on snacking boards or veggie trays, and a fun way to add complexity to a roasted tomato sauce.
Flavor Pairings
Lettuce, Cucumber, Radish, Avocado, Asparagus, Garlic, Onion, Green Bean, Snap Pea, Zucchini, Watermelon, Strawberry, Basil, Mint, Rosemary, Rice, Pasta, Mozzarella, Feta, Goat Cheese, Chicken, Fish, Shellfish
How to Prepare
Thoroughly rinse and tomatoes before use. Use whole, halved, or quartered.
How to Store in the Kitchen
To best maintain their flavor, snacking tomatoes should be stored at a cool room temperature, out of direct sunlight. Refrigeration will extend shelf life, but negatively impact flavor and texture. If tomatoes have been refrigerated, let them sit in a room temperature for approximately thirty minutes before consumption.
Fight Food Waste Tips for root to stem cooking
Mix Medley tomatoes can be cooked into sauce and frozen to preserve for future use.
Warehouse Storage & Handling
Maintain these conditions for optimal short-term storage shelf life.*
IDEAL STORAGE TEMP:
50-55°F
RECOMMENDED TEMP STORAGE ZONE:
55-60°F (Warm Storage)
SUBJECT TO CHILLING INJURY:
Yes - Tomatoes are subject to chilling injury when stored under 50°F, particularly when returned to higher temperatures. The riper the tomato, the better it can handle cold temperatures.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY:
90-95%
PRODUCES ETHYLENE:
Yes – Moderate
SENSITIVE TO ETHYLENE:
Yes – Medium
ETHYLENE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Do not store with ethylene-sensitive items. Do not store with ethylene-producing items unless a ripening effect is desired.
RIPENS AFTER HARVEST:
Yes – Tomatoes will continue to soften and color after harvest, enhancing the flavor.
Quality Assessment
Mix medley tomatoes should be firm but give slightly to pressure. They should be well-formed, although there will be a mix of sizes, shapes, and colors in each case. The fruit should have well developed color without an excess of green on the shoulders (except on green varieties that remain their green color). Tomatoes should be free from excessive softness, decay, mold, excessive scarring, broken skin, or discoloration.
Important Handling
Mix medley tomatoes are thin-skinned and relatively fragile. In order to ensure quality, tomatoes should be handled with care. Do not stack too high and avoid tossing the boxes.
Optimum Shelf Life
Depending on variety, conditions at harvest, and handling, mix medley tomatoes may last up to 7-10 days.
