These tomatoes are bright red and egg or plum shaped. For best results purchase fresh tomatoes that are firm yet ripe and have no green spots, and use within days of purchasing. Store in a cool place but not the refrigerator since this will cause the texture of the tomatoes to go furry. Plum tomatoes are the preferred choice for tomato sauce but some of the new hybrid variety can lack in flavor and color and may leave your sauce needing more tomatoes. These tomatoes are also good for salads or just on their own. If you are going to use canned tomatoes, keep a record of how much water is in the can, what state the tomatoes are in, i.e. firm, soft, whole or broken up. This will allow you after a bit of time to know which company's tomato you prefer and for what use.
