... and that's the reason commercial field tomatoes intended for the fresh produce market have been bred to "standards of the industry." They have to withstand picking, handling, packing, holding, shipping, and the various pressures of preparation for fresh use. So firmness, long shelf life, positive response to ethylene gas applications, pectin content, uniform ripening, etc. are the sought after characteristics ... not flavor or a "creamy" texture.
You will also notice that there is a standard size for sub and sandwich shops which essential is that which will not hang out over the edge of a Subway bun, yet takes two slices to cover the 5" diameter BK Whopper bun.
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