Our host, Freddie Lim, investigates the rumour that there exist “red gems” in Kochi Prefecture.
What he encounters are “Ike Tomatoes” nurtured and glistering in the warm glow of the sun.
Juicy to the bite and sweet to the taste, its sweetness rating averages at 9 degrees brix, compared to the 4-5 points of the usual tomatoes.
Freddie goes around the production line, seeking the secrets of its cultivation, and the skills of the farmer.
