Tomato Tasty

In fact, it's research from the 1960s which suggested the balance of sugar and acid was all that mattered. Now, a new study, carried out at the University of Florida, suggests that, while sugar or acid are important, what's crucial is the presence of subtle aromatic compounds. What's more, it turns out it that the blend of compounds required for a good-tasting tomato can't be judged by smell alone—and the most important aromatics are what's missing from most supermarket tomatoes.