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title: 3 ripening stages of Kumato® Tomatoes
description: Learn more about what a Kumato tomato is, the 3 ripening stages of a Kumato, and how to identify and use these darkly delicious tomatoes at each stage.
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# [3 ripening stages of Kumato® Tomatoes](https://www.perfection.com.au/blog/3-ripening-stages-of-kumato-tomatoes)

 Written by [Perfection Fresh](https://www.perfection.com.au/blog/author/perfection-fresh) | Feb 1, 2022 11:11:13 PM

A [Kumato® Tomato](https://www.perfection.com.au/produce/kumato-tomatoes) is not an ordinary tomato. It is a unique variety of tomato that is sweet and has a strong distinctive taste that changes as the tomato colour moves from green to brown to dark red. It's super versatile, and has different ideal usages at each stage - from a firm slicing tomato, through to super sweet for cooking. It can be eaten through it's three ripening stages, providing a different flavour & texture experience at each.  

Here's how you can identify the ripening stage of a [Kumato® Tomato](https://www.perfection.com.au/produce/kumato-tomatoes), and how you can use them at that particular stage.

 

stage 1 - green

Look: The Kumato® Tomato is firm, shiny with the majority of it's skin green in colour. The base of the tomato is just starting to turn brown. 

Flavour: A sharp but pleasant tomato flavour.

Storage: Store on the bench / countertop with natural light.

Usage: Great for pickling, crumbing and frying. Or make into a chutney, or add to a grazing platter or cheese plates. 

 

stage 2 - brown with hints of green

Look: The Kumato® Tomato skin is deep brown in colour, with hints of green especially at the top / shoulder. 

Flavour: This is considered the ideal stage for eating a Kumato® tomato. It has the right balance of sweet & acidic/sharp making it suitable for a variety of recipes.

Storage: Store on the bench for up to 5 days.

Usage: Great for sandwiches, salads and pasta. Or used for stuffing, roasting, and sauces. 

 

stage 3 - DEEP BROWN AND DARK RED 

Look: At this stage, the Kumato® Tomato colour changes from deep brown to dark red. There's almost no green colour. 

Flavour: The flavour is sweet and juicy. 

Storage: Store on the bench and use within 2-3 days.

Usage: Perfect for cooking at this stage. 

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