The tamarillo is a small, attractive, half-woody, evergreen or partially deciduous, shrub or small tree.
The long-stalked, dangling fruit, borne singly or in clusters of 3 to 12, is smooth egg-shaped but pointed at both ends. It ranges in size from 2to 4 inches long and 1 -1/2 to 2 inches in width. Skin colour may be solid deep purple, blood red, orange or yellow, and my have faint dark longitudinal stripes. Flesh colour varies according from orange-red or orange to yellow or cream yellow. While the skin is somewhat tough and unpleasant in flavour, the outer layer of the flesh is slightly firm, succulent and bland, and the pulp surrounding the seed in two lengthwise compartments is soft, juicy, and sweet/tart. The yellow types are usually a little sweeter. The pulp is black in dark purple and red fruits and yellow in yellow and orange fruits. The edible seeds are thin, nearly flat, circular, larger and harder than those of the true tomato.
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Product Type:
Other
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Style:
Fresh
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Type:
Other
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Cultivation Type:
Common
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Maturity:
21-24 weeks
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Size (cm):
6
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Weight (kg):
015
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Place of Origin:
Peru
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Usage:
Can be stewed, baked or frozen
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Color:
Yellow, gold or red
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Taste:
Similar to those of Passion fruit
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Nutrition:
Fabre, calcium, iron, vitamins A and...
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Availability:
From May through to December
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