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“See, tomato skins are really good at keeping tomato juices inside the tomato, but they have one defect: Moisture can escape from the tops, where the tomatoes were attached to the vine.” quote by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
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“See, tomato skins are really good at keeping tomato juices inside the tomato, but they have one defect: Moisture can escape from the tops, where the tomatoes were attached to the vine.”

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

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Explains that tomato skins retain juice but allow moisture loss at the stem, affecting texture and flavor

In simple terms: Tomato skins keep juice but let moisture escape at the stem

Key Takeaway

Consider structural design for optimal moisture retention

Themes

science food texture

Mood

informative analytical

Type

educational scientific

When to use this quote

  • cooking
  • food preservation
  • agricultural breeding
  • recipe development

Key Concepts

botany culinary science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can cooking methods compensate for moisture loss?
  • What breeding could improve skin properties?
A Different Perspective

May not apply to all tomato varieties or cooking methods

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