Tomatillos Inspection Instructions

There are no U.S. grade standards for Tomatillos. These instructions have been developed by the Specialty Crops Inspection Division to assist officially licensed inspectors in making inspections, writing certificates and to assist in the proper identification of specialty type fruits and vegetables.

Tomatillos (Ground Tomatoes) resemble small green tomatoes. They grow on vines along the ground thus their alternate name "ground tomatoes." They have a very tough thin skin.

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