Appearance
Shape: elongated, resembling a small date
Size: small (about 15–25 g per fruit)
Color: bright, vivid red when ripe
Peel: smooth, thin but tough (doesn't split easily)
Taste
Very sweet, with low acidity, a high Brix level (sugar content)—often among the highest of all tomatoes—and a fleshy, juicy pulp with few seeds
Nutritional values (approximate)
Rich in vitamin C and vitamin A
Source of lycopene (an antioxidant)
Low in calories, high in water content
Good source of minerals (potassium)
Cooking uses
Perfect as an appetizer (salads, bruschetta)
Perfect for quick sauces and mild vegetable purees
Excellent when baked, confit, or preserved
Widely used in Mediterranean and gourmet cuisine
