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What would cause our tomatoes to have a mealy, soft texture? The taste is good, but in the past they have had a firm texture.
Last Updated: July 30, 2009
Some tomato varieties are inherently mealy textured. However, the most common reason for tomatoes developing a soft texture is due to refrigeration. Tomatoes should never be refrigerated, but rather stored at room temperature.
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