Tomatoes: How to choose and store

Consider tomatoes from different sides. Tomato size does not affect the sweetness. The only exceptions are "pink" tomatoes and the most popular grade of "Bullish heart". They can reach huge sizes and remain sugar sweet and fragrant. Ripe fruits are different saturated smooth color: red, yellow or pink, depending on the variety. Carefully examine the area around the stalk. If it is slightly greenish, it indicates that the tomato ripped from the bush too early. Brown or yellow color of the skin around tail could mean that the fruit ripened already ripped off and no different freshness. Do not buy a tomato, if you find around the peduncle whitish streaks. This may be a sign of the use of chemical agents for accelerated growth. At the touch of tomato must be resilient: not too hard and not too soft. To verify that the maturity of the fetus, gently push it with your finger. The rind should be slightly tight but not break. When buying tomatoes, always pay attention to the smell. From the newly plucked from the bush ripe fruit comes sweet scent of greenery. Stronger than he is, the more recent the product you are about to buy. The most reliable means to ensure the quality of tomatoes - ask the seller to cut one fruit. The vegetable market such a request is common and quite natural. Having decided to purchase their own place in the package selected fruits before weighing. If the seller has helped you, carefully inspect the proposed product.
Keep tomatoes in a cool but not too cold. At temperatures below 13 degrees, vegetables lose their natural flavor and become dry land. Keep them at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight. Do not use plastic bags. They prevent access of oxygen and dramatically increase the humidity. Choose eco-friendly paper bags. Store unripe tomatoes can be spread on the floor in the newspaper or brown paper. Make sure that the vegetables were the stem down and touch each other. Then they will mature very quickly.