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Plum tomatoes are identified by their oblong, plum shape, fine thick flesh and reduced amounts of pulp. This makes them good for holding shape when canned, and it means they also slice quite well. Because they have less pulp they cook down for sauces faster than some. This makes plum tomatoes perfect for making sauces or squash, as well as adding to casseroles or stews.
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Storage
– Store in the dry storage area of the kitchen. Chilling injury (water-soaked blisters, shrivel and mushy, mealy flesh) can occur if held for more than 1 day, unprotected, in a walk-in cooler.
– Remove all decayed or moldy tomatoes immediately from the case.
– Keep tomatoes and their cases dry away and from moisture sources. Moisture will accelerate mold.
– If tomatoes must be stored in the walk-in cooler, place tomatoes into a lexan container with a lid and plan to use within 48 hours.
Handling
– Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
– Round tomatoes are normally shipped pink to light red. Purchase ahead to allow the product to ripen at least 24 hours.
– Expected shelf life of fully-ripened round tomatoes is 2-3 days.
– Handle with care, do not drop, bump or shake the case, tomatoes will bruise easily.
– Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.
Preparation
– Prepare as needed. Try not to use a product from the previous day.
– Select to use the ripest tomatoes first.
– Round tomatoes need to be washed in a sanitary rinse, immediately prior to preparation.
– Store prepped product immediately into refrigeration (covered) upon completion of the prep.
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