Choose
tomatoes that have rich colors. Deep reds are a great choice. Tomatoes of all
colors provide outstanding nutrient benefits. Tomatoes should be well shaped
and smooth skinned with no wrinkles, cracks, bruises, or soft spots. They
should not have a puffy appearance since that characteristic is often
associated with inferior flavor and may also result in excess waste during
preparation. Ripe tomatoes will yield to slight pressure and will have a
noticeably sweet fragrance.
