Tomatillos, which mean “little tomatoes,” have a papery outer husk. Closely related to tomatoes, tomatillos are also known as “husk tomatoes“. Tomatillos are 1-2 inches in size.
Its slightly sticky husk surrounds a green, firm fruit, which dries to a light brown color as it matures, then splits open as the husk begins to dry.
Tomatillos also come in different colours such as green, yellow and purple. Tomatillos are harvested in their immature stage.
Despite being closely related to tomato, tomatillo is quite different in terms of taste. Tomatillos have a very tart flavour.
As they contain unique phytochemicals and flavonoids, tomatillos are higher in minerals than tomatoes. In addition to their fibre contents, tomatillos are rich in vitamins C, A, K, potassium, manganese, niacin and magnesium.
Several studies have directly linked the unique antioxidant phytochemicals in tomatillos called withanolides to anticancer and antibacterial properties.
Scientific name of Tomatillo
Physalis Philadelphica
Other names of Tomatillo
- Mexican ground cherry
- Mexican husk tomato
- Tomates verdes
- Miltomate
- Tomates de fresadillas
- Tomates de cascara
Nutrition facts of Tomatillo
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 1.02 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 0.96 | GRAM | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.84 | GRAM | 2% |
Calories by source in Tomatillo:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Tomatillo = 66%
- Calories by fat in Tomatillo = 27%
- Calories by protein in Tomatillo = 7%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Tomatillo:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Tomatillo = 59%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Tomatillo = 20%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Tomatillo = 21%
Detailed vitamin profile of Tomatillo, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Tomatillo, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Availability of Tomatillo
- Generally tomatillo is available round the year
Complete nutrition facts of Tomatillo
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