Tamarillos

Tamarillos Availability

Peak season for tamarillos in New Zealand is July and August.

History

Tamarillos are native to the Andean region of Bolivia and Argentina. Wild tamarillos have all but disappeared from their native habitat. Yellow and purple varieties were introduced to New Zealand in the 1800s, and the red variety was developed here around 1920.

Tamarillo Facts

Tamarillos are relatives of the potato, tomato and eggplant.
Tamarillos are sometimes called “tree tomatoes”

Growing Facts

Tamarillos grow on trees, and prefer sheltered, frost-free areas.
Tamarillos are grown commercially in New Zealand.
Other countries that grow them commercially include Ecuador and Columbia.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tamarillo - 60g

	Avg Quantity	Avg Quantity
	per serving	per 100g
Energy (kJ/Cal)	78/19	130/31
Protein (g)	1.2	2
Fat, total (g)	0.24	0.4
- saturated (g)	0.06	0.1
carbohydrate (g)	2.3	3.8
- sugars (g)	2.1	3.5
Fibre (g)	2	3.3
Sodium (mg)	0.6	1
Vitamin C (mg)	18	30
Vitamin A Equiv. (µg)	113	189

Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 8th Edition, Plant & Food Research

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