Fresh Tomatoes,Denmark Fresh Tomatoes price supplier

fresh tomato specification

size for tomatoes

these are typically supplied in varying size grades, with the following sizes being the most usual:

• size mmm:  40mm  47mm
• size mm:  47mm  57mm
• size m:  57mm  67mm

common quality defects found in tomatoes

we break quality defects typically into major and minor categories, with no tolerance recommended for the former, and a small tolerance recommended in the latter.  this would typically be in the region of 5%  10% of a pack by either weight or count.

tomato: major quality defects

• mould / rot / breakdown
• pests or insects
• disease / fungal growth

tomato: minor quality defects

• sizes outside of the stated grade (see above)
• colour not meeting the specific ripeness requirements
• surface scarring or russetting
• minor cracks to the surface
• minor signs of age such as wrinkling and softening fruit

distribution temperatures for tomato

distribution temperatures for this product are usually between 12癈  15癈

it should be noted here; that in most mixed product distribution scenarios, tomato along with most other fresh produce is grouped into the chilled storage and distribution network which would be expected to run below 6癈.

packing:

packed in open topped corrugated cardboard boxes of 6kg