Scientist Find Secret to Improving Taste of Tomatoes

Researchers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service may have discovered ways for tomatoes to keep their fresh-from-the-garden taste. Scientist found that sugar and acid are the key characteristics in tomato varieties that determine the overall flavor. Although the amount of acid varied slightly, it was the amount of sugar that determined the flavor; the greater the ratio of sugar to acid, the sweeter the tomato. The sweeter the tomato, the more flavor it contained. The finding will provide a broad range of possibilities for breeders to adjust sugar levels and develop more flavorful tomatoes. Learn more.