Tamarillo – red

Description

Tamarillo have become increasingly popular because of their unique flavour and nutritional benefits. They are egg shaped and slightly larger than the size of an egg. There are 3 varieties, red, gold and amber.

They have a rich sweet-savoury flavour that tastes like ‘smokey spiced tomato’.

Once sliced, the red tamarillo are the most visually striking making them popular with chefs and bartenders.

Tamarillo are high in vitamins and iron, whilst being low in calories – about 40 calories per fruit.