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Tomatoes, Red, No. 2
Markon Essentials (ESS) No. 2 Red Tomatoes are ideal when external appearance is not important, but flavor, quality, food safety, sustainability, and consistency are.
Product Details
Shelf Life:
Julian pack date.
Storage Temperature:
55°-60°F (13°-15°C)
Ethylene Producing:
Yes
Ethylene Sensitive:
Yes
Kosher:
No
Sizing:
Small = 7x7; Medium = 6x7; Large = 6x6; Extra Large and larger = 5x6, 5x5, 4x5, etc.
Available Offerings from Markon for Tomatoes, Red, No. 2
| Description | Net Weight | Pack | GTIN | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes, Red, Round No. 2 | 25 pounds or 11 kilograms | 25 LB | 2 06 11628 94703 1 | 6 11628 94703 7 |
Storage Tips:
Never refrigerate; store stem up to prevent bruised shoulders; keep out of direct sunlight.
Handling Tips:
Never stack tomatoes; use on a FIFO basis. Rinse whole fruits and vegetables in clean running water prior to using.
General Usage Ideas
- Tomatoes are an integral part of many salad and sandwich recipes, especially when paired with green lettuces, carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
- Indispensable in pizza and pasta dishes, tomatoes are also standard in many Mexican tacos, Middle Eastern falafel and gyro wraps, Indian curries, and American soups.
Fall / Winter Usage Ideas:
- Add RSS Baby Spinach and thinly sliced ESS Tomatoes to grilled cheese sandwiches; serve with cream of yellow tomato soup
- Mix chopped ESS Tomatoes, RSS Diced Red Onions, and mint with red wine vinaigrette; serve over roast beef
- Stew lamb chunks with sautéed RSS Sliced Onions, RSS Green Cabbage, RSS Coin-Cut Carrots, ESS Tomatoes, RSS Washed & Trimmed Parsley, cannellini beans, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon stick, and RSS Peeled Garlic; serve this African stew over couscous
Spring / Summer Usage Ideas:
- Mix grilled MFC Eggplant, MFC Red Onions, and ESS Tomatoes with mint, RSS Peeled Garlic, and RSS Lemon Juice; serve with grilled chicken
- Arrange roasted rounds of MFC Eggplant, sliced ESS Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and whole basil leaves concentrically around serving plate; serve with balsamic dressing
- Grill ESS Tomatoes and okra in a wok basket; chop coarsely and season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper; serve with rice and skirt steak
Did You Know?
The U.S. is the world's second largest producer of tomatoes. Tomatoes are grown seasonally across the U.S.; Florida and California are the leading commercial producers. China is the largest tomato producer and has been growing rapidly over the past few years. China now accounts for 39.5 million tons, or about 25% of the world's total production. Source: www.fas.usda.gov.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 180 grams
Calories 30
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 10g0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0mg2%
Potassium 430mg10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients:
This product contains tomatoes.
Allergen Information:
No known allergens in this product.