--- title: Kumato® The Tomato for Tomato Lovers description: Learn more about darkly delicious Kumato tomatoes. What is a Kumato tomato, it's three different ripening stages, and recipes featuring Kumato tomatoes. --- [Produce Insider || Perfection Fresh ](https://www.perfection.com.au/blog) # [Kumato® The Tomato for Tomato Lovers](https://www.perfection.com.au/blog/kumato-the-tomato-for-tomato-lovers) Written by [Perfection Fresh](https://www.perfection.com.au/blog/author/perfection-fresh) | Nov 2, 2020 12:38:30 AM Searching for a richer tomato flavour? Come to the dark side with [Kumato® Tomatoes.](https://www.perfection.com.au/produce/kumato-tomatoes)  Deep in colour and naturally rich in flavour, Kumato® Tomatoes bring a balance of sweetness and acidity that ordinary tomatoes can't match. They have a robust tomato taste that’s darkly delicious in any dish and with a different shade and flavour during each stage of ripeness, there’s no limit to their versatility.   WHAT IS A KUMATO® Tomato?    Kumato® is not your ordinary tomato. It’s a darker, sweeter variety which can be eaten through its three ripening stages, providing a different flavour & texture experience at each – impressive huh? Kumato® Tomatoes are glasshouse grown and hand picked for optimal quality and flavour year around.  Our loyal Kumato® lovers often tell us, they taste how tomatoes used to taste!   ## [  THE KUMATO® FLAVOUR STAGES Kumato® Tomatoes are super versatile with different ideal usages at each stage - from a firm slicing tomato, through to super sweet for cooking. They can be eaten through it's three ripening stages, providing a different flavour experience at each stage.  Here is how the Kumato® can be used at its three ripening stages. Stage 1 - Green: Firm, flavourful and slices beautifully. Perfect for salads and sandwiches. Stage 2 - Brown with hints of green: Dubbed its ideal eating stage with a more robust flavour. Ideal for stuffing, pan roasting, sauces, chutneys and soups.  Stage 3 - Deep brown and dark red: Soft, juicy and a mild flavour. Best for cooking.](https://www.perfection.com.au/product/tomato-kumato/?utm_term=%2Btomato%20%2Bkumato&utm_campaign=Tomatoes+(Google+Build)&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4898052019&hsa_cam=10193019067&hsa_grp=99173055342&hsa_ad=438878518511&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-911385293506&hsa_kw=%2Btomato%20%2Bkumato&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwufn8BRCwARIsAKzP696AheGTJWohtdPCPfqX7f08z7kkIvYWmYdOV_1FBC6LYtny3xaKCaUaAt5CEALw_wcB) ## KUMATO[®](https://www.perfection.com.au/product/tomato-kumato/?utm_term=%2Btomato%20%2Bkumato&utm_campaign=Tomatoes+(Google+Build)&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4898052019&hsa_cam=10193019067&hsa_grp=99173055342&hsa_ad=438878518511&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-911385293506&hsa_kw=%2Btomato%20%2Bkumato&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwufn8BRCwARIsAKzP696AheGTJWohtdPCPfqX7f08z7kkIvYWmYdOV_1FBC6LYtny3xaKCaUaAt5CEALw_wcB) FLAVOUR PAIRINGS So what do you do with these uniquely coloured tomatoes? Kumato® love the flavours of its Mediterranean origins. Think extra virgin olive oil, basil, mozzarella, olives & crusty sourdough – simple fresh flavours to transport you to Italy, Spain or the Middle East. ## HOW TO USE KUMATO[®](https://www.perfection.com.au/product/tomato-kumato/?utm_term=%2Btomato%20%2Bkumato&utm_campaign=Tomatoes+(Google+Build)&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4898052019&hsa_cam=10193019067&hsa_grp=99173055342&hsa_ad=438878518511&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-911385293506&hsa_kw=%2Btomato%20%2Bkumato&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwufn8BRCwARIsAKzP696AheGTJWohtdPCPfqX7f08z7kkIvYWmYdOV_1FBC6LYtny3xaKCaUaAt5CEALw_wcB) tomatoes Here's a few of our top Kumato® Tomato recipe picks. [Roast Beef Fillet With Kumato® Tomato Salsa Criolla](https://www.perfection.com.au/recipes/roast-beef-fillet-with-kumato-tomato-salsa-criolla) [Kumato® Insalata Caprese Salad](https://www.perfection.com.au/recipes/kumato-insalata-caprese-salad) [Roast Beef Fillet With Kumato® Tomato Salsa Criolla](https://www.perfection.com.au/recipes/roast-beef-fillet-with-kumato-tomato-salsa-criolla) [Marinated Kumato® Parmesan Salad](https://www.perfection.com.au/recipes/marinated-kumato-parmesan-salad?hsLang=en-au) [Kumato® Jalapeno Snacks](https://www.perfection.com.au/recipes/kumato-jalapeno-snacks?hsLang=en-au)  Kumato® Tomatoes are dark, bold & distinctive. Try them out yourself at your next grocery trip. Oh and our top tip… always store Kumato® Tomatoes at room temperature, the cold can impair their flavour.  #PerfectionFresh #PerfectionFreshTomatoes #PerfectionFreshKumato #Kumato [View full post](https://www.perfection.com.au/blog/kumato-the-tomato-for-tomato-lovers) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Perfection Fresh" }, "dateModified" : "2026-01-08T01:53:09.666Z", "datePublished" : "2020-11-02T00:38:30Z", "headline" : "Kumato® The Tomato for Tomato Lovers", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 600, "url" : "https://7325363.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7325363/Produce%20Close%20up%20or%20Styled/kumato%20banner.jpg", "width" : 1220 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://www.perfection.com.au/blog/kumato-the-tomato-for-tomato-lovers", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60, "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png", "width" : 60 }, "name" : "Produce Insider" } } ```