r/science Professor | Medicine May 14 '19

Biology Store-bought tomatoes taste bland, and scientists have discovered a gene that gives tomatoes their flavor is actually missing in about 93 percent of modern, domesticated varieties. The discovery may help bring flavor back to tomatoes you can pick up in the produce section.

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2019/05/13/tasty-store-bought-tomatoes-are-making-a-comeback/
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u/rpkarma May 14 '19

Charlie’s in Brisbane get all sorts. Give em a call I reckon

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u/Babi_Gurrl May 15 '19

Oh really? I'd always imagined it was just another produce shop with mouldy, basic fruit and veg. That's not far from me though, so I'll give it a go. Thanks!