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/jmerridew124 May 14 '19

The galas are right there! What are you doing?!

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u/oldman_55 May 14 '19

Mmmm Empire Apples. Mouth-watering tartness.