As part of a fan-based ice cream study, Roskachestvo specialists purchased vanilla ice cream from 34 of the most popular brands among Russians. Among them are “Clean Line”, “Filyovsky”, “Cow from Korenovka”, “Gold Standard”, “White Gold”, “48 kopecks” and many others. All seals are produced in Russia: in the Belgorod, Volgograd, Vologda, Leningrad, Lipetsk, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Sverdlovsk and Tomsk regions, Krasnodar, Perm, Primorsky and Stavropol Territories, the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
The ice cream was checked for 51 quality and safety indicators, including the presence of vegetable fats, antibiotics, fat content of the product, the quality of dairy raw materials, as well as microbiological indicators that make it possible to detect bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms in the product.
Characteristics of the variety
Tomato bushes “Bolshoi plombir” are tall and can reach 180 cm – 200 cm in height.
In terms of ripening time, the “Big Ice Cream” tomato belongs to the mid-early varieties. Approximately 100 - 120 days pass between sowing seeds and fruiting.
Description of fruits
The tomatoes have a flat-round shape with slight ribbing. The color is white with a cream tint. The size of ripe fruits is medium, weight can reach 150 grams. The tender flesh of these white tomatoes is sweetish and tasty, but without the sourness characteristic of tomatoes. Inside the fruit there are many small chambers and few seeds. The skin is thin and smooth.
White varieties of tomatoes - 7 most popular options
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In terms of the abundance of colors and varieties, hardly a single vegetable can compare with the tomato. Tomatoes come in orange, yellow, almost black, striped, etc. But the white tomato is still a novelty for gardeners, although it has an unusual taste and a lot of useful properties.
The color of these tomato varieties can only be conditionally called white: it varies from light green to pale yellow. This color is given to them by flavones - biologically active substances that reduce the fragility of blood vessels and increase the effect of ascorbic acid.
Why are white-fruited tomatoes good?
White tomatoes, unlike their red counterparts, do not cause allergies and are suitable for feeding even children. Doctors recommend using them for people with nervous system disorders; they will not cause harm to patients with gastritis or ulcers, because. they contain less organic acids.
White-fruited tomatoes also have an original sweet taste, so they are most often consumed fresh and in salads. We have prepared for you a selection of the most popular varieties of white tomatoes.
David's Pineapple
Very juicy with sweet pulp with notes of fruit, the light yellow fruits of the David's Ivory Pineapple tomato variety, which is intended for growing in a greenhouse, are distinguished. He was specially bred by David Lemasters from Pennsylvania (USA).
The variety, like most white-fruited tomatoes, is indeterminate. The bush can reach a height of more than 2 m. To get a good harvest, it needs to be formed into 2 stems, protected from the wind and tied up.
The fruits have an irregular, slightly flattened shape and can weigh 300-400 g. Despite their size and abundance of moisture, they almost never crack. Suitable for salads.
For the season from 1st quarter. m you can harvest up to 12 kg of David's Pineapple tomatoes.
White cherry
Despite the name, the heart-shaped fruits of the White Cherry tomato variety are not at all berry-like in size: they reach a weight of 400-500 g and do not crack. Their flesh is white-pink, juicy with a delicate sweetish taste, in which notes of cherry are felt.
The variety is early ripening, indeterminate, intended for cultivation in open ground and greenhouses. The fruits ripen 95-110 days after emergence. The plant is medium-sized (up to 1.5 m in height); due to the large mass of tomatoes, it needs a garter.
White Cherry is a variety that is valued for its originality, high yield and resistance to tomato diseases. “Berries” are used to prepare fresh salads.
White Queen
The mid-season White Queen variety, which was bred in the USA back in 1941, is recognized as one of the tastiest and lightest white-fruited tomatoes. It is also intended for cultivation in protected ground.
The creamy-white fruits have a flat-round shape and taste like fruit, are not sour, and are suitable for feeding those who are allergic to red tomatoes. Up to 5 fruits weighing 250-350 g can be formed on one brush. Up to 5 kg of white tomatoes can be obtained from one plant. Moreover, it bears fruit until frost.
The White Queen variety is indeterminate; depending on the planting location, the bushes grow up to 1.6-2 m in height. The plant is rarely affected by infections and pests. The fruits have a universal purpose.
White Jack
Tomatoes of the mid-season variety Jack White retain their impeccable creamy color until full maturity, unlike other white-fruited tomatoes. The variety was obtained by American Alan Bishop as a result of crossing two others: White Beauty and White Tomesol.
White Jack took the best from both of his “parents.” It is distinguished by its high yield even in cool summers, the rapid ripening of large, fleshy fruits, the weight of which reaches 500 g. Tomatoes with a light taste of lemon sweetness are suitable for many salads, including seafood.
The plant is indeterminate, intended for greenhouse cultivation.
Big Ice Cream
Bolshoi Plombir is a mid-early variety of Russian selection recommended for cultivation in greenhouses and open ground. The creamy-white round fruits ripen 102-115 days after germination, have a sweet taste without bitterness and an average weight of 150-200 g.
The indeterminate plant reaches a height of 2 m, is resistant to adverse factors and drought-resistant, and is characterized by high productivity. With good feeding, Big Plombir produces up to 10 kg of tomatoes per 1 sq. m. m.
The excellent taste of the fruit is best demonstrated in salads and juices, which are suitable for dietary nutrition. You can also preserve tomatoes of this variety. Tomatoes contain a small amount of seeds, so in winter preparations the fruits can be used either whole or chopped.
Captain Fortune white
The mid-season variety Captain Lucky White, which was bred in 2014 by Millard Murdoch (USA), has gained popularity with its well-balanced sweet fruity taste.
An indeterminate plant with medium development, large stems and dense foliage, produces a good harvest of creamy-white fruits, the average weight of which is 190 g. Individual specimens grow up to 400 g. Their pulp is fleshy, dense, suitable for making salads and juices.
The white Captain Luck variety is intended for growing in a greenhouse, is resistant to diseases, and bears fruit until frost.
Landing
Seeds for seedlings are sown 60-65 days before the intended transplantation into the garden. Depending on weather conditions, planting work occurs at the end of February - beginning of March. When planting seeds, they are immersed 2 cm in light and fertile soil. Then the containers are covered with film until sprouts appear (about 5 days). Pots with crops are kept in a warm room, the temperature in which should not be lower than 20 degrees.
The “Big Ice Cream” tomato loves good lighting, so you should avoid shaded areas. Watering and fertilizing are carried out in moderation.
Characteristics and description of the “Big Ice Cream” tomato
Tomatoes of the “Big Ice Cream” variety got their interesting name for their light color, visually slightly reminiscent of creamy ice cream. In addition to the original color, the variety has excellent productivity and does not require complex care, which is why most summer residents love it.
Mid-early tomatoes are distinguished by their juiciness and tender flesh.
External features of the “snow-white miracle”
This variety is distinguished by tall bushes, reaching 180 cm, and sometimes 2 in height. The bush can be formed into two stems. Multi-chambered fruits have a round-flat shape, a slightly ribbed edge. An individual medium-sized tomato reaches a weight of 150 g. The thin-skinned fruits contain few seeds, which is very convenient when canning for the winter.
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Advantages of the variety
White ice cream is very versatile, so gardeners prefer to prepare from it both fresh salads and juices, as well as winter preparations and tomato pastes. Snow-white tomatoes contain a large amount of healthy flavones. They not only make tomatoes snow-white, but also promote rapid weight loss and have a beneficial effect on human health. White tomatoes are also shown to improve the functioning of the nervous system. Large ice cream is not characterized by the presence of acid, like all white-fruited tomatoes, tomatoes are tasty and aromatic. The sweet variety is perfect for people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Disadvantages of the variety
For all its beauty and productivity, Big Ice Cream is inferior to other varieties in keeping quality. Tomatoes cannot be stored at all and should be eaten as quickly as possible. Some people don’t like the lack of sourness that is usual for tomatoes.
| Important! Don’t even try to experiment with fruits by leaving them stored for a long time. Nothing good will come of this. It is better to share the surplus with relatives or neighbors. Otherwise, you will have to get rid of the rich harvest; the variety will quickly deteriorate. |
Growing tomatoes
“Big ice cream” is suitable for both growing in a greenhouse and open ground. Seedlings begin to be cultivated 50-60 days before planting in a permanent place (in March). Seeds are planted to a depth of at least 2 cm, constant temperature 20-25 ºС. Picking is done only when leaves form on the stem. The plant is quite light-loving, so you should avoid shaded areas. The soil for growing should be as light and fertile as possible. For proper growth and maturation, gardeners are advised to engage in timely watering, loosening and weeding. The bushes are tall and heavy, which means they require staking.
Medicinal properties of tomato
“Bolshoi plombir” is a good home healer, allowing you to maintain your own health and do without expensive medications. The sprinter variety performs many useful functions, namely:
- helps get rid of extra pounds;
- strengthens capillary walls;
- indicated for stomach ulcers and gastritis;
- has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, indicated for frequent outbursts of aggression;
- comprehensively improves health.
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Reviews from summer residents
Maria, 54 years old, Rostov-on-Don:
I have long wanted to lose ten extra pounds, but I never had the willpower. And now the long-awaited summer has finally arrived. This is exactly the time when you can eat only fruits and vegetables, everything natural, from your own plot. I lost weight on snow-white tomatoes. The variety is called “White Ice Cream”. For several weeks I prepared delicious vegetable salads from it. I noticed a pleasant, harmonious taste. The result is obvious.
Alexander, 67 years old, Podolsk:
My favorite drink is tomato juice. Sometimes you want to, but you understand that there is only chemicals in the store, and that’s not all. I found a new recipe for tomato juice and decided to try it with White ice cream. The taste is unique, sweet, tomato. Didn't disappoint, in a word. We stocked up on vitamin juice for the whole winter.
Alla, 35 years old, Smolensk:
We once gathered at my dacha and grilled kebabs. I served the white ice cream with the meat, waiting for the reaction. The guests immediately looked at each other. Like, there’s a whole greenhouse of red tomatoes, and you gave us unripe ones. But then we tried it and saw for ourselves how sweet and velvety it was. Looks are so deceiving, we still remember them.
Medicinal properties of tomato
“Bolshoi plombir” is a good home healer, allowing you to maintain your own health and do without expensive medications. The sprinter variety performs many useful functions, namely:
- helps get rid of extra pounds;
- strengthens capillary walls;
- indicated for stomach ulcers and gastritis;
- has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, indicated for frequent outbursts of aggression;
- comprehensively improves health.
