These tomatoes from San Farmers are no ordinary tomatoes. Grown in imported soil that contains coir (fibre extracted from the husk of coconut) from Sri Lanka, these are known as Amela tomatoes – a unique type of tomatoes produced in Shizuoka. Amela tomatoes boast an umami taste as well as natural sweetness – said to be sweeter than strawberries! – that supercede their sourness without cloying your taste buds. Despite their sugar content, Amela tomatoes are rich in potassium and vitamin A, among other minerals, to provide plenty of nutritional benefits.
