Storage Tip
Keep tomatoes out of direct sunlight and store on a soft surface to protect their fragile skins.
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The Freshest Fruits and Vegetables, Everyday!
From what's in season to your everyday favorites, Food Lion brings you only the best. The crispest apples, the ripest bananas and the brightest berries. We work hard to ensure that our produce is inspected carefully and rotated regularly delivering the freshest produce to your home.
What's In-Season?
Cocoa tomatoes
Cocoa tomatoes are succulent with a savory, broth-like flavoring. The greener variety will be more robust while the riper variety is generally more sweet.
Heritage Beefs
Heritage Beefs have a rustic appearance and robust flavor profile. Try it filled with chicken salad or on a BLT.
Cluster Tomatoes
Cluster Tomatoes are perfect as a wholesome, colorful addition to any salad or entrée and provide a rich taste that only vine ripening can bring.
Gourmet Cocktail
Gourmet Cocktail tomatoes are slightly larger than cherry tomatoes with a long shelf life and a medium sweet, full flavor. Try adding them to your favorite recipe.
Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine may be tiny but pack HUGE flavor. These super sweet tomatoes are great for snacking and will last longer if you leave them on the vine until ready to eat.
Hot House Tomatoes
Hot House Tomatoes, also known as Beefsteaks, are great for stuffing and grilling. Large, plump and juicy, they are a staple for traditional tomato dishes.
Grape Tomatoes
Grape Tomatoes are mini tomatoes with a robust sweet flavor. Try them tossed in a salad or as a snack.
Roma Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes, also known as plum tomatoes, contain very few seeds and have a sweet flavor. Romas are commonly used in sauces and tomato paste.
Produce Tips
Storage Tip
Never store tomatoes in temperatures lower than 55 degrees. Refrigerating whole tomatoes can cause them to lose flavor and become mealy.
Buying Tip
Avoid tomatoes with splitting skins.
Buying Tip
Select tomatoes that feel heavy for their size and do not have soft spots or bruising.
Healthy Tip
Tomatoes are low in calories, contain no cholesterol and contain little to no fat.
Healthy Tip
Tomatoes are an excellent source of Vitamins A and C as well as a good source of lycopene which may help prevent heart disease and some forms of cancer.
Featured recipe
Mediterranean Grilled Fish with Cocoa Tomato, Artichoke, Olive & Herb Toss
This fresh and healthy fish preparation is perfect for an easy entertaining get together.
Makes about 4 servings
Ingredients- 4 – 5 Cocoa Tomatoes, cut into large chunks
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 8 Castelvetrano olives, sliced off the pit
- 2 tsp very finely minced garlic
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