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Guide to Selecting the Right Tomato for Every Occasion

September 8, 2022

WHICH TOMATO DO I BUY?

There are different types of tomatoes suited for various eating occasions. Size, taste and texture are just a few things that makes each tomato experience different. We've broken down our various tomato varieties by their best occasions to make it easier at your next shop and ensure you get the best ingredient each time.

TOMATOES FOR SNACKING

A good source of Vitamin C, these bite sized tomatoes make the perfect healthy and fresh snack. Quick preparation and convenience make these a great alternative to processed snacking. The best part is they don't need to be refrigerated - Hello desk snack!

Our perfect snacking tomatoes are Ruby Burst^®, Mix-a-Mato^®, Solanato®, & Petite Tomatoes™.

Our favourite snacking recipes:

After School Snack Board with Fruits and Vegetables (featuring Petite Tomatoes™)

Mix-a-Mato® Skewer Snack Attack

TOMATOES FOR TOSSING

Whether entirely tomato based or added with other produce, tomatoes are the sensational ingredient that makes a salad. Glasshouse grown, our mouth-watering tomato picks for the perfect salad toss include a medley of red, yellow, brown and orange tomatoes that range from super sweet to seep and rich in colour.

Our perfect tossing tomatoes are Mix-a-Mato®, Solanato®, Kumato® tomatoes, Petite tomatoes™ , Romatherapy® Baby Roma Tomatoes

Our Favourite Tomato Salads:

Smoked Salmon and Prawns Wreath Salad

Kumato® Insalata Caprese Salad

Mix-A-Mato® Smoked Salmon Bagel Salad

Semi-Dried Kumato® Salad

TOMATOES FOR SLICING

Firm, large and full of favour, our range of slicing tomatoes are the perfect addition to a sandwich or burger. Kumato® tomatoes deep brown skin and firm juicy flesh are a crowd pleaser that make any sandwich that bit more impressive . Other options include Truss tomatoes and Bello Rosso® Baby Roma tomatoes.

Our perfect slicing tomatoes are Kumato® Tomatoes, Monterosa® Tomatoes, Truss Tomatoes & Bello Rosso® Baby Roma Tomatoes

Our favourite sliced tomato recipes:

Open Face Kumato® Steak Sandwich

Monterosa® Tomato Tart with Olive Haloumi Pastry

Kumato® Bruschetta with Sourdough

TOMATOES FOR COOKING

Our variety picks for cooking are delicious when eaten raw but provide an entirely different eating experience as their flavour intensifies during cooking. From roasting, to sautéing, sauces to BBQ’s, tomatoes bring any dish together.

Our perfect cooking tomatoes are Mix-a-Mato® Tomatoes, Kumato® Tomatoes, Monterosa® Tomatoes, Romatherapy® Baby Roma Tomatoes