Searching for a richer tomato flavour? Come to the dark side with Kumato® Tomatoes. They have a robust tomato taste that’s darkly delicious in any dish. And with a different shade and flavour during each stage of ripeness there’s no limit to their versatility.
WHAT IS A KUMATO® Tomato?
Kumato® is not your ordinary tomato. It’s a darker, sweeter variety which can be eaten through its three ripening stages, providing a different flavour & texture experience at each – impressive huh?
Kumato® tomatoes are glasshouse grown and hand-picked for optimal quality and flavour year around.
Our loyal Kumato® lovers often tell us, they taste how tomatoes used to taste!
Kumato® tomatoes are super versatile with different ideal usages at each stage - from a firm slicing tomato, through to super sweet for cooking. They can be eaten through it's three ripening stages, providing a different flavour experience at each stage. Here is how the Kumato® can be used at its three ripening stages.
Stage 1 - Green: Firm, flavourful and slices beautifully. Perfect for salads and sandwiches.
Stage 2 - Brown with hints of green: Dubbed its ideal eating stage with a more robust flavour. Ideal for stuffing, pan roasting, sauces, chutneys and soups.
Stage 3 - Deep brown and dark red: Soft, juicy and a mild flavour. Best for cooking.
KUMATO® FLAVOUR PAIRINGS
So what do you do with these uniquely coloured tomatoes I hear you ask? Kumato® love the flavours of its Mediterranean origins. Think extra virgin olive oil, basil, mozzarella, olives & crusty sourdough – simple fresh flavours to transport you to Italy, Spain or the Middle East.
Here's a few of our top Kumato® recipe picks.
Kumato® Tomato Breakfast Burger
Kumato® Olive and Chicken Salad
Slow Baked Moroccan Kumato® Tomatoes
Kumato® Rice Thin Snacks - 5 Ways
Kumato® Tomatoes are a darker shade of delicious. Try them out yourself at your next grocery trip.
Oh and our top tip… always store Kumato® tomatoes at room temperature, the cold can impair their flavour.
Kumato® is available 300g & 500g packs, in major & independent retailers nationally.