tomato

Tomatoes are the superstar of late summer produce, and for good reason—ripe and locally grown summer tomatoes are bursting with flavor, sweetness, and juiciness that can’t be replicated at any other time of year. As a food scientist, I can’t help but think about tomatoes from an analytical perspective—it’s their mix of sweet, tart, and umami flavors amplified by characteristic aroma compounds that make tomatoes so appealing.