{"product_id":"japanese-plum-tomato-red-301497709","title":"日本李子車厘茄 - 紅色  (1pack)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eJapanese Plum Tomato - Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erefers to a category of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ered, plum‑shaped (oval or elongated) tomatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat are cultivated or grown in Japan. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCompared to regular round tomatoes, Japanese red plum tomatoes have several distinctive features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHigher Sweetness and Umami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: These tomatoes typically have a higher\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003esugar content (Brix)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, reaching\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e7–9 degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, far exceeding the 4–5 degrees of ordinary tomatoes. At the same time, they are also bred to have higher levels of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eglutamic acid (the source of umami)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLess Pulp and Juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: They have firmer flesh and less jelly‑like juice. This makes them ideal for cooking, as they hold their shape well when heated and produce a rich, concentrated sauce that does not easily separate or become watery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCrispier Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Some varieties are marketed for their crisp bite, making them enjoyable to eat raw like a snack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThanks to their high sugar content and firm flesh, Japanese red plum tomatoes are well‑suited for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMaking Sauces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: They produce richer, sweeter, and thicker tomato sauces without releasing excess water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSalads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Diced and added to salads, they provide a more intense tomato flavor and better texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRoasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Ideal for skewering and grilling, or roasting alongside other vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSnacking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Some varieties have a crisp, refreshing bite, making them a great healthy snack when eaten raw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStorage Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Like most tomatoes, it is recommended to store them at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eroom temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaway from direct sunlight to preserve their flavor. If not consumed after they are fully ripe, they can be refrigerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIn short, Japanese Red Plum Tomato can be thought of as a category of tomatoes specifically bred for rich flavor and firm texture, catering to culinary needs that prioritize intense taste and structural integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in cool dry place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Photo for reference only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harbour City-Front","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50413880180950,"sku":"301497709","price":36.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/5980\/9494\/files\/301497709-1-japanese-plum-tomato-red-_date-20230417-CS-fresh-_01.jpg?v=1789361362","url":"https:\/\/cmsstaffbenefit.citysuper.com.hk\/products\/japanese-plum-tomato-red-301497709","provider":"中遠海運(香港)有限公司 (中秋節員工福利)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}