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Fresh Tomatoes

Fresh Tomatoes

Product Name: Fresh Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)

Category: Fresh Produce – Edible Vegetables

Tomatoes are one of the most widely consumed vegetables (botanically a fruit) in the global market. They are valued for their vibrant red color, juicy texture, and rich flavor, and are used in both fresh consumption and processed food industries.

For export/import purposes, tomatoes must meet strict quality, safety, and packaging standards to ensure freshness and maintain shelf life during long-distance transportation.

Specifications for Export Quality Tomatoes

Parameter Specification (Export Grade)
Variety Determinate / Indeterminate (Heirloom, Cherry, Plum, Roma, Beefsteak, etc.)
Color Uniformly red, or as per buyer requirement (green, yellow, orange for specialty)
Size & Diameter Small (30–50 mm), Medium (50–65 mm), Large (65–80 mm+), Tolerance ±5 mm
Weight per Fruit 50 g – 300 g depending on variety
Shape Round, Oval, Oblong, Pear-shaped
Firmness Firm to slightly soft (mature but not overripe)
Maturity Stage Breaker to red stage (as per Incoterms & shipment duration)
Brix Level (Sugar Content) 4.5 – 6.5 °Bx
Skin Quality Smooth, free from cracks, sunburn, bruises, pests, or diseases
Pesticide Residue As per Codex Alimentarius / EU MRL / USDA standards
Moisture Content 93–95%
Temperature for Storage 8–12°C (avoid chilling injury)
Relative Humidity 85–95%
Shelf Life 7–21 days (depending on variety and handling)

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Description

Types of Tomatoes for Export
  1. By Shape & Use:
  • Cherry Tomatoes:Small, sweet, used for salads and garnishing.
  • Grape Tomatoes:Oblong, sweet, good for snacking.
  • Plum/Roma Tomatoes:Oblong, thick flesh, low moisture – ideal for processing.
  • Beefsteak Tomatoes:Large, juicy, used in sandwiches and fresh consumption.
  • Heirloom Tomatoes:Unique colors and flavors, premium gourmet markets.
  • Cocktail Tomatoes:Medium-sized, versatile for fresh use and cooking.
    1. By Cultivation Method:
  • Open Field Tomatoes
  • Greenhouse Tomatoes
  • Hydroponic Tomatoes
  • Organic Tomatoes(certified)
    1. By Ripeness for Shipping:
  • Green Mature:For long shipping duration.
  • Breaker/Pink Stage:Balanced between firmness and taste.
Fully Red Ripe: For local/short-distance export.
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