Experience the Bold, Tangy Taste of Fresh New Zealand Red Tamarillos

Also known as the tree tomato, our premium Red Tamarillos are a true Kiwi favourite. Hand-picked at peak maturity, these striking, ruby-red fruits deliver a beautifully balanced flavour profile—combining a sharp, tangy zest with a subtly sweet, berry-like undertone. The deep red flesh is rich, succulent, and scooped easily straight from the skin.

Highly versatile in the kitchen, Red Tamarillos are perfect for slicing into fresh summer salads, poaching into elegant desserts, stewing into rich chutneys, or simply enjoying fresh with a sprinkle of sugar. Packed full of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and dietary fibre, they are as nutritious as they are delicious.

Flavour Profile: Bold, tart, and tangy with a sweet, deeply aromatic berry-like undertone.
Texture: Smooth, firm skin with a jelly-like, seed-filled ruby flesh that scoops beautifully.
Origin: Proudly grown in optimal New Zealand conditions for maximum flavor and freshness.
Nutritional Benefits: Exceptionally high in Vitamin C, essential antioxidants, and dietary fibre.
Culinary Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, baking, stewing, chutneys, and elegant dessert coulis.
- A staff favourite is tamarillo chutney with peanut butter on crackers!

How to Enjoy & Store

How to Eat: Cut the fruit in half horizontally and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Avoid eating the skin, as it carries a bitter taste.
Kitchen Inspiration: Poach them in a light sugar syrup with star anise, blend them into a vibrant vinaigrette for game meats, or layer them into a classic Kiwi fruit tart.
Storage Tips: Keep at room temperature until slightly soft to the touch. Once ripe, store them in the refrigerator crisper drawer for up to one week.

Ryans Tamarillos

Tamarillo – Red