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http://tomatoheadquarters.com/tomatoes-farm/heirloom-tomato-varieties-flavor-profilesrelated-to-color/ The popularity of heirloom tomatoes is based around two characteristics their stunning array of colors and the unique flavor profiles of each variety. The sheer number of heirloom varieties with unique flavors can be overwhelming however. Fortunately there are a few generalizations that can be made with regards to the relationship between flavor and color. Taste Tests across the ountry: !any gardeners" chefs and seed companies have performed taste tests on the most popular heirloom tomatoes" resulting in a wide range of opinions. #ecause the flavor of heirloom tomatoes is so dependent on climate and growing conditions" the most reliable taste tests are those that were trialed as close to your home and garden as possible. $e do taste tests at %eath&len Farm in !innesota every year" both at the farm and at the farmers' mar(et in )t. *aul. The list of flavor profiles below are based on our farm's taste tests. )ome notable taste tests that + have reviewed around the country include: ,ew -or( &reenmar(et .ouisiana )tate /0g enter !other 1arth ,ews )anta lara ounty !aster &ardener's &uide )i2 3eys to )electing %eirloom Tomatoes for their Flavor: 4. Flavor profiles are based on the most fully flavored fresh-eating tomatoes" not on which heirloom tomatoes are best to coo( with.

5ariety of %eirloom Tomatoes 6. $hen a review notes that the tomato has a 7classic8 or 7old-fashioned flavor8" it is referring to a balance of acid and sugar in the tomato" getting as close to 9:/9: as possible; <. 0n important characteristic that plays into a tomato's flavor is te2ture =a(a 7mouthfeel8>. &enerally" if a tomato is said to be mealy" the te2ture is enough to detract from the flavor ?. The flavor profiles based on heirloom tomato color are generalizations only. For e2ample" pale yellow tomatoes tend to be mild and low-acid. .immony" however is a yellow tomato that has a very strong acid bac(ground" giving it a robust 7lemonli(e8 flavor. 9. + have not included cherry tomatoes or plum @ paste tomatoes" as they cannot be as easily grouped into color-taste profiles. +n general the cherry tomatoes are sweet" the paste tomatoes are meaty and higher acid" and the plum tomatoes are Auicy and mild. + will put together a separate post on the pros and cons of various cherry and paste tomatoes later this season. B. Finally" flavor profiles of each variety are not only subAective to an individual's taste buds" but are highly variable depending on growing conditions =heat" water" type @ rate of fertilizer" number of growing days" etc.> The #ig *in( %eirloom Tomatoes:

*in( %eirloom Tomato 5arieties 6:46 The large pin( tomatoes offer up what most of us thin( of as a classic tomato flavor C a balance of acid and sweetness. The most well-(nown =not necessarily the best tasting> of the pin( heirloom tomatoes is the #randywine. +t has become the standard-bearer for the pin(s" as it is a good size for slicing and typically has that bursting blast of tomato flavor most people want in a tomato. #randywine C a sweet tomato" offset by a notable acidity that achieves a balanced rich" succulent" old-fashioned home-grown tomato taste. Depending on growing conditions" it can also be low-sugar" low-acid and fairly bland. !ortgage .ifter C (nown for its mild sweet flavor and meaty te2ture" this pin(fleshed beefstea( can tip the scale at two pounds. aspian *in( C similar flavor profile to #randywine" and frequently beats #randywine in taste tests. *ro is that it is earlier than #randywine *rudens *urple C another early #randywine type. onsidered sweet" Auicy and meaty; doing well in short-season areas hero(ee *urple C sometimes included in the 7blac(8 category" hero(ee *urple has a comple2 flavor with an initial smo(iness followed by a slightly sweet aftertaste. Eften compared to a zinfandel wine. The #lac( =or *urple> %eirloom Tomatoes

7#lac(8 %eirloom Tomato 5arieties $hile often referred to as 7blac(8 heirloom tomatoes" most of these varieties are more of a maroon or purple-brown color. #lac( tomatoes tend to have an earthy" almost smo(y sweetness to them" with a bit less acid than red tomatoes. The flavor profile is often referred to as 7smo(y" comple2 and wine-li(e8. *aul Fobeson C of fairly recent popularity" *aul Fobeson is getting good mar(s all around the country for its 7smo(y"8 7comple28 distinctive flavor. *urple alabash C often compared to red wines such as abernet. The taste is rich and full of old-fashioned tomato flavor with Aust the right blend of sweetness and acidity. The flesh is smooth and meaty with evenly distributed seeds. Gapanese #lac( Trifele C a pear shaped variety. Flavor is deep" chocolatey" smo(y" and rich. arbon C among the dar(est of the blac( tomatoes. 12ceptionally rich and sweet flavor. !y favorite blac(. #lac( 3rim C intense" slightly salty taste.

#lac( from Tula C perceived by many as the 7best-tasting blac(8" with thin s(in and a sweet" comple2 flavor. 5orlon C cross between *rudens *urple and hero(ee *urple resulting in meaty" rich" sweet taste. .ynne Fosetto 3asper's favorite blac( in 6:44. *urple Fussian C the best blac( tomato in a plum variety. !eaty" sweet and e2cellent for salads and sauces. The Fed %eirloom Tomatoes:

Fed %eirloom Tomato 5arieties 6:46 #right red heirlooms are often mista(en as hybrid tomatoes at mar(et" as they loo( very similar. Fed heirlooms however" are more varied in their flavor profiles than hybrids" tending toward the robust" higher acid flavors. The reds and the pin(s are often what people are thin(ing of when they as( for that 7old-fashioned flavor8. Fed heirlooms also tend to have thinner s(in than hybrids" ma(ing them less amenable to shipping. ostoluto C 7old-fashioned tomato flavor8; performs well when s(inned and used in slow simmered sauces. The flesh is meaty with an abundance of Auice and tart tomato flavor. Druzba C smooth" Auicy fruits with robust sweet-tart flavor; meaty and great for canning. .egend C +ntroduced at Eregon )tate /niversity as highly disease resistant variety. ,ice blend of sugar and acid. 0ussie C big" impressive beefstea( variety. Eld fashioned" big robust tomato taste. )tupice C best flavor + can find in an early tomato =early tomatoes tend to lac( flavor>; small Thessaloni(i C prolific crac(-free heirloom with a meaty" classic flavor; sometimes considered 7earthy flavor8 armello C considered by the French to have the 7perfect acid-sugar balance8 . *roductive" with Auicy te2ture. Dona is a smaller version of armello. The )triped %eirloom Tomatoes: )triped heirlooms =sometimes called marbled>" are beautiful and they tend to have a rich" Auicy" super-sweet flavor that is low in acid.

 )triped @ Erange %eirloom Tomato 5arities 6:46 )triped &erman C almost candy-li(e flavor. )ometimes a soft tomato. #eautiful. #ig Fainbow considered one of the prettiest and most unique heirloom tomatoes. This meaty beefstea( tomato is (nown for its sweet and flavorful taste. The golden orange color with artful swirls of red and yellow are seen throughout the tomato &old !edal popular for its appealing sweet taste and marbled beauty" originating from the #lac( Forest region of &ermany. Flavor *rofile: rich" Auicy" super sweet flavor that is low in acid. *ineapple- Erange and red on the outside" and yellow with blushes of red on the inside. 5ery sweet" low acidity and nice flavor. The Erange %eirloom Tomatoes: Erange tomatoes =not yellow>" are mild" sweet" and are low-acid. They are the varieties that will most remind you that tomatoes are" botanically spea(ing" fruits. *ersimmon C Ene of the best flavors of all the orange tomatoes. !eaty with few seeds. reamy meaty" te2ture. . Guane Flamme C small =large plum size>" sweet and low-acid" bursting with Auice. 0lmost a tropical flavor. !y favorite small orange. 3ellogg's #rea(fast C vibrant sweet taste" meaty with few seeds. The &reen %eirloom Tomatoes:

&reen Hebra %eirloom Tomatoes The commonality of green tomatoes is a bright acidity" but the degree of sweetness tends to vary quite a bit.

0unt Fuby's &reen C bright with acidity" but well-balanced with sugar. +ncredible Auiciness. &reen Hebra C tangy and zingy are adAectives often attached to &reen Hebra. 5ery popular for taste and eye appeal. The -ellow =or $hite> Tomatoes: $hite tomatoes aren't really white. They're more of a pale yellow. -ellow and white tomatoes are noticeably less acidic than red tomatoes. )ome consider them the sweetest tomatoes and some consider them the blandest tomatoes. The common factor is lowacidity.

-ellow @ $hite %eirloom Tomato 5arieties &reat $hite- yellow on the outside" and pale yellow on the inside. 0 very mild flavor with low acidity" and a hint of sweetness. .immony C a yellow beefstea( with a strong" zesty" sweet citrusy flavor. +t is also sometimes spelled .emony. -ou may also li(e -

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http://www.grit.com/departments/4<-heirloom-tomatoes.asp2 #lac( 3rim =I:-I9 days>: From the #lac( )ea of Fussia" this prolific heirloom bears wonderfully rich" globe-shaped" J- to 46-ounce fruits with an intense flavor and hint of saltiness. &reat fresh or coo(ed" but a real sensation in salsa. aspian *in( =I9-J9 days>: +ntensely sweet and rich Fussian heir-loom with large pin( beefstea( fruits =46 ounces or more> that rival #randywine in popularity and flavor. &reat for cooler climates.

hero(ee *urple =I:-J: days>: !edium-large dus(y-rose fruits with well-balanced" comple2 flavor C winey" sweet and very intense. 5ery productive and diseaseresistant. &ary +bsen's &old =I9 days>: &lobe-shaped" 4?-ounce fruits are brilliant orange-gold with tropical fruit flavors and enough acid balance to guarantee a burst of tomato flavor. &reen &iant =J9 days>: .ime-green" 4- to 6-pound fruits are deliciously sweet and one of the best tasting green tomatoes. *otato-leaved &erman heirloom is vigorous and prolific. &reen Hebra =I9 to IJ days>: )tri(ingly beautiful both in appearance and taste" the small green and amber-striped fruits sport a sweet" zingy flavor that will certainly grab your attention. 3ellogg's #rea(fast =J:-K: days>: Deep golden-orange fruits with bright orange flesh and an e2ceptional sweet-tangy flavor. Thin-s(inned" few seeds and meaty throughout. *aul Fobeson =I9 days>: Fich and robustly flavored fruits are earthy with a good acid-sweet balance. Dus(y dar( red s(in and red flesh. &ood choice for cooler regions. *ineapple =J9-K: days>: 1ye-catching bicolored fruits strea(ed with red and yellow inside and out are e2otically sweet with pineapple undertones. 5ery fruity. *erforms best in warmer regions. *ruden's *urple =I9 days>: .arge 4:- to 4B-ounce fruits and crimson flesh dressed in a delicious shade of purple. The te2ture is creamy" and the flavor is e2ceptional. )iou2 =I:-J: days>: *rolific producer of 6L-inch" blemish-free red fruits with a slightly tart old-fashioned tomato flavor. Tolerant to heat" pests and disease. )tupice =99 days>: 1arly cold-tolerant variety from the zech Fepublic bears clusters of ping-pong ball size" deep red fruits. &reat tomato flavor with a good sweet/acid blend. 12tra early. Tigerella =I9 days>: 0pricot-sized red fruits with stripes of yellow and orange boast e2ceptionally lively flavor on e2tremely productive plants that produce all season. Disease-resistant.