Heirloom Tomatoes
Flavor Basics.
Acid content defines the characteristic "tomato" flavor. A tomato possesses a delicate balance of these acids and the sought-after sugary sweet flavors that taste buds so often associate with tomato fruit.
In general, the lighter a tomato's color, the less acid present in the fruit, and the sweeter and more mild the overall flavors. Many who don't care for the traditional tomato flavor love these; Pink and red varieties achieve the balance of sweet and acid perfectly, and are many people's choice in all around flavor. Each variety has its own unique taste.
