Roma Tomato

VegetableTomatoBerryMeatyLow-moistureBalancedMildSweetSavory

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 18
Protein (g): 0.9
Fat (g): 0.2
Carbs (g): 3.9
Fiber (g): 1.2
Sodium (mg): 5

Roma tomatoes are dense-fleshed with lower water content than slicing tomatoes, concentrating sugars and acids. Values vary with ripeness and season.

Storage

Room temp: up to 3 days
Refrigerated: up to 7 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Roma tomato is an elongated, thick-walled plum-type tomato with few seeds and glossy red skin. Its meaty flesh and lower moisture concentrate a balanced sweet-acid flavor, making it ideal for sauces, roasting, and salsas. It holds its shape when cooked and slices cleanly for salads and sandwiches. Commonly sold loose or on the vine.\n\nBred in the United States in the mid-20th century as a disease-resistant paste type, Roma spread through large-scale fields in California and Mexico. It features prominently in Italian-American sauces, Mexican salsas, and global canning operations.