I have light tomatoes!

RobsanX

RobsanX

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I bought some tomatoes, and while I was picking them out I noticed some were light, and others felt normal. See the pictures below, two tomatoes approximately the same size, but one is 25% lighter!

Just wondering what I should expect. These are for a Thanksgiving Day appetizer, so I won't be able to replace them in time. Should I get new ones now?!

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homecook

homecook

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Depends on how you're using them. If you're cutting them and taking out the inside then it shouldn't make a difference.
 
joec

joec

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The weight difference could be due to the amount of water in them as most tomatoes do contain water.
 
RobsanX

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homecook said:
Depends on how you're using them. If you're cutting them and taking out the inside then it shouldn't make a difference.
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I'm making bruschetta, so I'll be chopping them, and adding olive oil and basil. I just don't want them to taste nasty, or have a weird texture.
 
homecook

homecook

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Oh boy.........that's really hard to say regarding the texture. Personally I don't think they'll be nasty tasting. It just may be that the skin is thicker than the other. I just may go out and get another. lol But, that's just me..............
 
C

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As long as they are firm to the touch & bright red/ripe, I wouldn't worry about the weight. The difference in weight may be due to the amount of seeds inside. When I pick an eggplant, I choose one that is large in size, but light in weight, as there are less seeds (less bitterness). Happy Thanksgiving :)
 
RobsanX

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Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm just going to go with it, and hope for the best! Who's going to complain about free food anyway?!
 
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