Tree Tomato

Solanum betaceum

A fruit that takes care of you inside and out!

Despite its name, it is not a tomato but a fruit with a unique flavor that combines in many preparations

The fruit is an ovoid-apiculate berry. It has an average length of 7.3 cm, measuring between 5 and 6 cm at its widest part. The average weight can vary between 100 and 150g.

Element	Total	Unit
Calories	40	Kcal
Protein	1.7	g
Carbohydrates	9.7	g
Fat	0.4	g
Fiber	6	g

*MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Mesophilic count 100 CFU/g Maximum Yeast and molds 30 CFU/g Maximum Total Coliforms N.M.P. <3 Fecal coliforms N.M.P. 0.

*PHYSICOCHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Total solids percentage (°Brix) 11.0 - 12.0 Acidity % (Citric acid): 1.7 - 2.0 PH: 3.5 - 3.8 Brix / Acidity ratio: 5.5 - 7.0.

*TYPE OF TREATMENT

The Tamarillo is subjected to the stages of Reception, Storage, Selection, Cleaning, Classification Packing and Dispatch.

*STORAGE CONDITIONS

Temperature: Room Humidity: Room

*CONSUMPTION

The Tamarillo can be consumed raw, peeled and sliced or cut in half and consumed the pulp with a spoon, it can be covered with sugar or salt depending on taste. Its most common use is in juice.

*SHELF LIFE UNDER STORAGE CONDITIONS 14 DAYS