Tomatoes

Big red and juicy tomatoes in a basket and one on a wooden table.

The incredible edible tomato. It is amazing how many ways you can use a tomato. Whether it’s raw in salads, processed into ketchup, diced in salsas, breaded or fried, the options are endless. If you prefer the liquid form, tomatoes can be made into juices and mixed into various drinks.

More common uses of the tomato can be found in soups, stews and sauces. Tomatoes can also be preserved by home canning or sun drying. There are many recipes that use the tomato throughout the world and in many cuisines, such as, Mediterranean, Italian, Spanish and American.

You can buy tomatoes in the store, get them at a farmers market or grow your own. And most importantly, they are one of the most purchased items in the produce department.

This course has the following objectives:

• Identify different tomato characteristics.
• Identify how to store and handle tomatoes.
• Identify how to select and store tomatoes at home.
• List tomato preparation tips.

Course Duration: 30m