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Originally Posted by capt_noonie  I think they get mealy when they're too ripe and not in season right? I call that powdery. I hate that. Just like when apples get too ripe and get that powderyness to it. Same with watermelon too. And bananas.  I like when fruits and veggies are perfectly ripe, but not one second past.  |
The too ripe part doesn't make them mealy I don't think. I'm pretty sure it's the refrigeration that does it. Hmmmmm off to research
Looks like it could be several reasons:
http://www.tomatocasual.com/2008/09/...omatoes-mealy/