Yellow Tomato

What Is a Yellow Tomato?

A yellow tomato is a tomato variety (Solanum lycopersicum) with bright yellow-gold skin. Its color difference comes from containing mainly yellow pigments (carotenoids similar to beta-carotene) instead of lycopene.

Its acidity is generally lower than that of red tomatoes; as a result, its flavor is perceived as milder and sweeter. Varieties include large tomatoes for fresh eating, cocktail tomatoes, and plum-shaped tomatoes.

Nutritional Values of Yellow Tomatoes

Per 100 g, raw yellow tomato contains approximately 18 kcal of energy, 3.9 g of carbohydrates, and 1.2 g of fiber; like standard tomatoes, it is rich in vitamin C and contains yellow-orange carotenoids instead of lycopene. Values are approximate.

How Should Yellow Tomatoes Be Eaten?

Yellow tomatoes can be part of a balanced diet as a low-calorie food and source of vitamin C; people with stomach sensitivity may also prefer them because of their lower acidity.

This is general information; yellow tomatoes are a food and are not a substitute for medical treatment.

How to Choose Yellow Tomatoes

A good yellow tomato has bright golden skin, feels firm, and is weighty in the hand. Tomatoes with greenish spots (unripe) or soft spots are not recommended.

• The skin should be bright yellow-gold
• It should feel firm and weighty in the hand
• There should be no greenish spots or soft areas

How to Store Yellow Tomatoes

Store yellow tomatoes at room temperature in a cool place for a few days; the chill of the refrigerator dulls their flavor. Ripe tomatoes can be kept in the refrigerator for a short time.

Using Yellow Tomatoes in the Kitchen

Yellow tomatoes are used most often in raw salads, mixed-color tomato platters, and light sauces; their low acidity also makes them suitable for mild-flavored sauces.

Are Yellow Tomatoes Sweeter Than Red Tomatoes?

Their sugar content is often similar, but because their acidity is lower, their flavor is perceived as sweeter and milder; this is a difference in perception, not an absolute difference in sugar content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are yellow tomatoes yellow?

Where lycopene is the dominant pigment in red tomatoes, yellow-orange carotenoids predominate in yellow tomatoes; this different pigment profile determines their color.

Are yellow tomatoes unripe?

No; yellow color is a permanent varietal trait. Ripeness can be judged by taut skin and slight give.

Are yellow tomatoes gentler on the stomach?

Because of their lower acidity, some people report tolerating them more easily than red tomatoes when they have stomach sensitivity; this varies by individual.