Pink tomatoes
300 - 350 g
Weight
Mar. - Nov.
Season
Harvested
by hand
Packed
by our market gardeners
Season
- Peak season
- Available
- Not available
Did you know?
Tomatoes arrived in France in the 16th century after their discovery in South America. Pink tomatoes are traditionally eaten in Japan and neighbouring Asian countries.
Our tomatoes are grown as a protected crop. This approach protects the plants from poor weather and pests, making it possible to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides. Prince de Bretagne’s market gardeners have all used beneficial insects to naturally pollinate and protect their tomato plants for several decades. They are committed to producing tomatoes from healthier and more sustainable agricultural approaches (harvesting of rainwater, recycling of water and crop waste etc.). Soil-grown organic tomatoes are available from May.
Prince de Bretagne’s producers harvest tomatoes every day by hand to ensure they are picked at perfect maturity. Pink tomatoes are packed directly on the farm by our market gardeners, guaranteeing freshness on your plate.
Almost 80% of tomato packaging is already made of wood or recyclable cardboard from sustainably managed forests. The majority of tomatoes are sold loose. Trays are increasingly cardboard rather than plastic.
Cooking tips
HOW TO CHOOSE PINK TOMATOES
These tomatoes stand out because of their pink colour. Their flesh is juicy and full and they are tender, fondant even, with a fragrant flavour.
Pink tomatoes should be pink, smooth, shiny and unblemished. The green stalks are an indicator of freshness.
HOW TO PREPARE PINK TOMATOES
Wash Pink tomatoes in water and dry them. Wash tomatoes at the last moment, just before cooking or eating them as they will keep better and retain all their flavour.
You can then cook them whole, dice them or slice them etc. It’s all down to your recipe and creativity! Pink tomatoes are particularly good in carpaccio and salads.
Cut vertically rather than horizontally, as the tomatoes will keep their shape and flavour better in salads.
HOW TO COOK PINK TOMATOES
Pink tomatoes are exceptionally good raw but can also be cooked. They are suitable for all types of cooking, so allow:
5 mins
Pan-fried
20 mins
Cooking for a coulis
40 to 45 mins
In the oven as an accompaniment
HOW TO STORE PINK TOMATOES
The taste of tomatoes is first linked to the variety grown and then to their storage: to preserve their fragrance and taste, tomatoes must be stored at room temperature and not in the fridge.
Pink tomatoes can be kept at room temperature for three to four days in a fruit bowl or similar.
Leave the stalks attached because this guarantees their freshness. In addition, they continue to draw sap from it, even after harvest.
You should also avoid keeping them near a heat source as this softens their flesh.
Cooking suggestions
Pink tomatoes are a great way to add colour and originality to your dishes!
These tomatoes are ideal for adding colour to your salads or for cooking your favourite tomato-based dishes.
Chef’s tip
Tomatoes are not a vegetable but a fruit. They can therefore accompany both savoury and sweet dishes!
Nutrition
Pink tomatoes are a source of vitamin C. Make the most of it!
| Energy (kj/kcal) | 77/19 |
|---|---|
| Fat (g) | 0.29 |
| of which saturated fat (g) | 0.05 |
| Carbohydrate (g) |
1.99 |
| of which sugar (g) | 1.99 |
| Dietary fibre (g) | 1.27 |
|
Protein (g) |
1.07 |
| Salt (g) | 0.28 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 15.5 |
