Tomatillo, Organic

Tomatillos are low in calories. 100 g of berries provide just 32 calories. On a comparison basis, they contain slightly more calories, fat, and protein than tomatoes. (100 g tomato has 18 calories). However, they have good amounts of much health benefiting plant nutrients such as dietary fiber, minerals, anti-oxidants and vitamins.

Unlike tomato, tomatillo does not contain lycopene. On the other hand, it is good in different kind of antioxidant phyto-chemicals known as withanolides. Ixocarpalactone-A is one such withanolides present in tomatillo which has been found to have anti-bacterial and anti-cancer properties.

Tomatillo contains small amounts of anti-oxidant vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Further; the berry consists of flavonoid anti-oxidants such as ß-carotene, zea-xanthin and lutein. These compounds possess antioxidant properties and, together with vitamin A, are essential for visual health. In addition, Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural vegetables and fruits rich in flavonoids helps to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Fresh tomate has very good sodium to the potassium ratio (0:6). Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids, helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

Further, the fruit has more minerals weight per weight basis than that in the tomatoes. They are also good source of copper, iron, phosphorous, manganese, and other minerals.

Note: We do our best to ship quality produce to Alaska and Hawaii, but due to unknown conditions at the barge lines, we cannot guarantee the quality on arrival.