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  TAMARILLO Fruit Facts
Origin: The tamarillo is generally believed to be native to the Andes of Peru and probably also, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia.
Adaptation: The tamarillo is a subtropical rather than tropical and flourishes between 5,000 and 10,000 ft. in its Andean homeland.
Ripe tamarillos may be merely cut in half lengthwise, sprinkled with sugar (and chilled if you like) and served for eating by scooping out the flesh and pulp.
www.crfg.org /pubs/ff/tamarillo.html   (1469 words)

  
  Tamarillo, Tree Tomato - Food Reference Vegetables
Tamarillos are native to South America, but most tamarillos sold in the United States are imported from New Zealand.
Tamarillos may be ripened at room temperature, then stored in the refrigerator or eaten once they are ripe.
Tamarillos may also be frozen if they are peeled and wrapped individually.
www.foodreference.com /html/art-tamarillo.html   (370 words)

  
 Wine of the Week - The Food Files - Turkey and Tamarillo
Tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea) is a fruit that has its origins in South America but grows well in the sub-tropical northern New Zealand environment.
I love tamarillo and the piquant flavour of this fruit is one I often find in New Zealand pinot noir.
Measure the tamarillos and for each cup, use 3/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water.
www.wineoftheweek.com /food/0207turkey.html   (867 words)

  
 Tamarillo
Tamarillo is an Art Gallery representing some of New Zealand's finest contemporary artists.
While we display an exquisite range of Jewellery, sculpture and uniquely New Zealand works of art, we also hold special exhibitions regularly.
Located in the heart of Wellington - the capitol city, our spacious and light gallery is within easy walking distance to the main sights and shopping streets.
www.tamarillonz.com   (62 words)

  
 Wegmans Fresh Products Produce Tamarillo
Tamarillo has shiny, red skins and green stems.
When ripe, tamarillo should be fragrant and yield gently to palm pressure.
To serve tamarillos as a savory vegetable, peel and slice.
www.wegmans.com /kitchen/ingredients/produce/fruit/tamarillo.asp   (168 words)

  
 Phytopathology 2003 | Characterization of Colletotrichum Isolates from Tamarillo, Passiflora, and Mango in Colombia and ...
This study was conducted to identify the species of Colletotrichum infecting tamarillo, mango, and passiflora in Colombia and to assess whether cross-infection between host species is occurring.
from tamarillo (n = 54), passiflora (n = 26), and mango (n = 15) were characterized by various molecular methods and by morphological criteria.
Molecular analyses of the population of Colletotrichum isolates from passiflora, Tom-6 from tamarillo, and Man-76 from mango indicate that this population may not be host specific.
www.apsnet.org /phyto/search/2003/0221-01r.asp   (414 words)

  
  tamarillo - Allrecipes
Although not yet widely accepted in the United States, the tamarillo is very popular in South and Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia, New Zealand (from where most of the fruit in the United States is imported) and Australia.
Tamarillos can be eaten fresh or cooked, and are used for both sweet and savory dishes.
Tamarillos are a good source of vitamins A and C. © Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
allrecipes.com /howto/tamarillo/detail.aspx   (236 words)

  
 Exports and Investment Promotion Corporation of Ecuador - CORPEI
Tamarillo, also known as tree tomato, is an exotic fruit with delicious flavor and aroma.
Tamarillo is a very versatile fruit regarding variety of preparations; it is easy to handle since its seeds are eatable.
Temperature is stable during the year and the extended luminositiy periods in the equator determine, among other factors, that euadorean tamarillo has a better development of its, starch which results in a very pleasant and less acidic flavor.
www.corpei.org /FrameCenter.asp?Ln=EN&Opcion=6_1_7_8_12   (609 words)

  
 Tamarillo - Middelmost   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Tamarillo Sauce is, likewise, a versatile addition to the home maker’s pantry.
Take about 3 pound of tamarillo (scooped out), 1 pound of chopped onions, and about one quarter of a pound of chopped apples, a pint of vinegar, 2 and a half pound of brown sugar, half a packet of mixed spice, a tablespoon of salt, and a scant half teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Microwave Tamarillo Chutney (for when time is short and you need to cheat!) 3 to 4 tamarillo, 1 chopped apple, 1 finely chopped onion, three quarters of a cup of brown sugar, one quarter of a teaspoon of mixed spice, one quarter of a teaspoon of salt, one quarter of a cup of vinegar.
www.lifestyleblock.co.nz /articles/recipes/06_tamarillos.htm   (1022 words)

  
 tamarillo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The subtropical tamarillo (tama-ree-o), or tree tomato, is a smooth, egg-shaped fruit with purplish red or, less frequently, orange-yellow skin.
Tamarillos can be used in sweet or savory dishes as either a fruit or a vegetable.
To serve tamarillos as a savory vegetable, peel and slice, season with salt and pepper, and use in salads or sandwiches as you would tomatoes.
www.psgrill.net /Food/FoodInfo/Fruits/Tropical/tamarillo.html   (268 words)

  
 Tamarillo Fruit
Tamarillo or "Tree Tomato" (Cyphomandra betacea; Solanaceae) is an egg-shaped fruit with a thin skin and a soft flesh (when ripe) with dark-coloured seeds occupying about one third of the interior.
The fruit is held on the tree in clusters as are many other clustered fruit, such as cherries.
The tamarillo is native to the Andes of Peru and, possibly, Chile, Ecuador and, likely, Bolivia.
www.edinformatics.com /culinaryarts/food_encyclopedia/tamarillo.htm   (319 words)

  
 Tamarillos: Old fruit, new tricks
The smooth-skinned, crimson-colored, egg-shaped tamarillo is hardly new.
Besides their versatility, tamarillos are otherwise handy to have around.
It is rich in iron and potassium, with vitamins A, B6, C and E. Look for tamarillos in some stores, such as Harris Teeter, until November.
www.azcentral.com /home/food/articles/0113tamarillo0113.html   (312 words)

  
 Tamarillo Recipe > New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
To poach tamarillos in red wine and chilli syrup, lightly score a cross through the skin at the pointed end of 6 fruit.
In a smallish pan, just large enough to hold the fruit in one layer, bring 1 bottle of a light spicy red wine (a shiraz or pinot noir would be good) and 2 cups of water to the boil.
Add the tamarillos and bring to the boil, put a lid on and simmer for 2 minutes only, then take off the heat and leave to cool.
www.newzealand.com /travel/about-nz/culture/gourmets-garden/recipes/tamarillo-recipe.cfm/language_uuid/69B3E9FB-2E57-4EDB-9046-4684AA660A92/context/popup.html   (179 words)

  
 HortResearch Publication - Feijoa and Tamarillo Cultivars
A golden tamarillo "Kaitaia Yellow", was also released by HortResearch in the early 1980s, in response to the then demand for cultivars suitable for processing, especially canning.
Tamarillo mosaic virus is a major factor limiting tree health and the production of export grade fruit.
By splicing the gene for the coat protein of the virus into the tamarillo plant, the plant is given resistance to the virus.
www.hortnet.co.nz /publications/science/feijtam.htm   (1473 words)

  
 Tamarillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tamarillo, Tree Tomato, or Tomate del Arbol (Cyphomandra betacea) belongs to the flowering plant family Solanaceae.
The tamarillo is native to the Andes of Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia.
In Colombia the tamarillo flesh is frequently combined with water and sugar in a blender to create a beverage.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tamarillo   (399 words)

  
 Wine of the Week - The Food Files -Tamarillo
Tamarillos can be served as a meat accompaniment.
Open a tamarillo influenced pinot noir such as Montana Marlborough Pinot Noir 2000 or Floating Mountain Pinot Noir 1999.
Turn the tamarillos over to soak up the juices, which will have become gorgeous and thick.
www.wineoftheweek.com /food/0107tam.html   (157 words)

  
 Tamarillo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Selection: Also called tree tomato, good-quality Tamarillo will be smooth-skinned, free of blemishes and can be either red, gold or amber in color.
Tamarillo should be cooked and not eaten raw.
Tamarillo is available March to November from New Zealand, and October through January from California.
www.produceoasis.com /Items_folder/Fruits/Tamarillo.html   (105 words)

  
 Tamarillo Sauce
Hot pepper sauce manufactured from a mix of tamarillo (a native fruit from the Andes), hot peppers and vinegar.
Tamarillo, also called Tree Tomatoe, is a very unique tropical fruit used in the andes region both for beverages and mostly to combine with hot peppers (aji) to create a mild, full flavored sauce!!
Tamarillo pulp, hot pepper paste, vinegar, sugar, onion pulp, chopped coriander, salt and natural emusilfier: xanthan gum (E415)
www.especiesexoticas.com /tamarillo_sauce.htm   (268 words)

  
 Tamarillo
Tamarillos are rich in beta carotene and Vitamin E, with moderate levels of Vitamin C. The fruits are egg-shaped, about two inches long, with smooth reddish-yellow or all yellow skins.
Tamarillos are ripe when soft to the touch; but the tannin-containing, very bitter skins have to be removed before eating.
Tamarillos can then be made into toppings by combining them with other cooked fruits, used in pies, or made into chutneys and jams.
www.innvista.com /HEALTH/foods/fruits/tamarill.htm   (451 words)

  
 BBC - Food - Glossary - 'T'
Tamarillo is usually eaten cooked and can be quite tart when raw, though a sprinkling of sugar can help.
Avoid eating the skin, which is bitter, but use the flesh in ice creams or sorbets and serve cooked tamarillo with poultry or fish.
You can also use tamarillos in the same way as tomatoes to make sauces or chutney.
www.bbc.co.uk /food/glossary/t.shtml?tamarillo   (78 words)

  
 Tamarillos: Old Fruit, New Tricks
You may need a formal introduction to the tamarillo, the fruit with a generous shelf life that can expand your quick-meal horizons.
New Zealand cooks and restaurant chefs tout its virtues in newsprint and on the Web (see http://www.tamarillos.com) and use tamarillos in condiments that accompany beef and pork, in muffins and slightly sweetened in sauces.
It is rich in iron and potassium, with vitamins A, B6, C and E. Look for tamarillos in some Washington area stores, such as Harris Teeter, until November.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/23/AR2005082300299_pf.html   (554 words)

  
 Tamarillo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Tamarillos reach horticultural (commercial) maturity at 21-24 weeks after anthesis, depending on cultivar and production area.
Attainment of full red or yellow color (that is characteristic of the cultivar) is the primary maturity index.
Tamarillos must be harvested as close to full-ripeness as possible to assure good flavor for the consumer.
rics.ucdavis.edu /postharvest2/Produce/ProduceFacts/Fruit/tamarillo.shtml   (232 words)

  
 Tamarillo Films - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Tamarillo Films Limited began its life known as Escapade Films Limited.
Set up originally by Alex Lee and Chris Payne, Tamarillo Films (or Escapade Films as it was then known) was a joint venture by the two student film-makers while they were completing the Masters of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Auckland.
The company is committed to film-making with a passion and is dedicated to bringing stories reflexcting the richness and diversity of our cultures and community to the screen.
www.tamarillofilms.com /about.htm   (162 words)

  
 RNZIH - Plant Doctor - Tamarillo won’t fruit
I HAVE a very healthy tamarillo — the yellow kind — which is about 2m high with lush growth.
THIS is a tricky one, as most experts I’ve talked to say fruit drop is seldom a problem with tamarillos and the tree would probably have to be quite severely stressed for this to happen.
Tamarillos like plenty of nutrients so feed in spring with a general fertiliser.
www.rnzih.org.nz /Plant_Doctor/WG172_Tamarillo_wont_fruit.htm   (256 words)

  
 Cyphomandra betacea, tree tomato, tamarillo
General aspect and origins - Cyphomandra betacea, also known as the tree tomato, or tamarillo, is a small evergreen and fast-growing tree, that originates from several regions of South America, including Peru and Chile.
This small tree has large heart-shaped leaves, fragrant flowers that are borne into clusters, and red, orange or yellow edible fruits.
Fruits - The tamarillo is an egg-shaped fruit, that has a smooth yellow, orange or red skin.
coolexotics.com /plant-8.html   (250 words)

  
 Hattrick - team for gilles - Tamarillo
Patrick MacCraw really should have scored when he was chosen by fate to confront a wide open goal following a great play by Heine Dinesen after a corner.
Tamarillo's Gabriel Cannelli got himself booked for a foul.
Tamarillo's right side looked dangerous in the 78th minute, as Pedro Larreta broke through.
www.hattrick.org /Common/matchDetails.asp?matchID=85567440   (342 words)

  
 Mustard Crusted Pork Fillet on Tamarillo Carpaccio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea) are an oval or egg-shaped fruit, their gorgeous glossy skins are burgundy in colour with yellow to deep red flesh inside and tangy, tart flavoured seeds.
Tamarillo are also known as tree tomatoes and are native to Brazil and Peru, although they are commercially grown and very popular in New Zealand and Australia and are available May through to September downunder.
Tamarillo are commonly made into chutneys, baking and desserts, however they are delicious in more savoury dishes and salads too, in truth you could substitute tamarillo in almost any recipe that calls for whole tomatoes.
bronmarshall.com /?p=159   (1082 words)

  
 Tamarillo - Ingredients, Substitutions and Equivalents
Also know as a Tree Tomato, the tamarillo is native to the Andes of Peru.
The fruit is egg shaped fruit with a smooth thin skin and the flesh has a sweet/tart flavor.
Tamarillos vary in color, including red, gold and amber.
www.gourmetsleuth.com /equivalents_substitutions.asp?index=T&tid=2194   (172 words)

  
 Lammcarrée in Tamarillo gegart | MDR.DE
Da Melanie selbst gerne grillt, gibt’s in der Dorfsatzung auch keine Sanktionen für die Liebhaber ausgedehnter Grill-Abende.
Die Tamarillos werden geschält, in Würfel geschnitten und mit Olivenöl, Balsamico, Salz, Pfeffer, Zucker und Rosmarin mariniert.
Die Tamarillos dort einfüllen und das Lamm dazulegen.
www.mdr.de /sachsen-anhalt-heute/schmeckerchen/2109328.html   (163 words)

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