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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Hydroponic Japanese tomatoes are available year-round.
Current Facts
This crack-resistant tomato grows on prolific plants that are able to withstand heat; thus the other name for this hardy variety is "Tough Boy", named in honor of a favorite Japanese folk character. Because the farming area is enclosed and wind is not an option for pollination, Beylik Family Farms uses the help of bumblebees for pollination purposes. Bumblebees are less aggressive, less territorial, only bite instead of sting and do not produce honey like common bees. The bees are responsible for eight to ten thousand plants with about twenty thousand flowers.
Description/Taste
Japanese tomatoes are large, red and juicy. The meat of this weighty tomato is thick with a soft tomato flavor. Its juice has a sweet and slightly tart bite to it.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of vitamins A and C, tomatoes are low in calories, cholesterol-free, contain potassium and provide folate and fiber. Tomatoes are noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.
Applications
Because of its size the Japanese tomato is perfect for a stacked salad or for layering in a ratatouille. They are excellent served raw topped with mozzarella and drizzled with an aged balsamic. Roasting and grilling will enhance this tomatoes flavor, try sliced thin and served atop a pizza or savory tart.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Japanese Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.
| Beylik Family Farms | Homepage |
Seasons/Availability
Hydroponic Japanese tomatoes are available year-round.
Current Facts
This crack-resistant tomato grows on prolific plants that are able to withstand heat; thus the other name for this hardy variety is "Tough Boy", named in honor of a favorite Japanese folk character. Because the farming area is enclosed and wind is not an option for pollination, Beylik Family Farms uses the help of bumblebees for pollination purposes. Bumblebees are less aggressive, less territorial, only bite instead of sting and do not produce honey like common bees. The bees are responsible for eight to ten thousand plants with about twenty thousand flowers.
Description/Taste
Japanese tomatoes are large, red and juicy. The meat of this weighty tomato is thick with a soft tomato flavor. Its juice has a sweet and slightly tart bite to it.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of vitamins A and C, tomatoes are low in calories, cholesterol-free, contain potassium and provide folate and fiber. Tomatoes are noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.
Applications
Because of its size the Japanese tomato is perfect for a stacked salad or for layering in a ratatouille. They are excellent served raw topped with mozzarella and drizzled with an aged balsamic. Roasting and grilling will enhance this tomatoes flavor, try sliced thin and served atop a pizza or savory tart.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Japanese Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.| 桃子的一亩三分地儿 |
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电饭锅版俄式苏泊汤 |
| Viscious Ange |
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Pan Toasted Sandwich with Tomato & Fontina |
| 文怡心厨房 |
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蒜香番茄炒土豆片 |
| 文怡心厨房 |
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西红柿白菜炒豆腐 |
| 米娅的焙煮时光 |
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番茄蛋饼 |
| Nicole的生活书 |
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越吃越美的茄汁黄豆 |
