Are Tomatoes in Greece Different?

[nadellii]

I noticed something. I swear tomatoes taste better in Greece. The only exception is when I grow my own and pick them and eat them or cook with them from right off the vine.

Aside from that, are there some differences? I know the tomatoes on Santorini taste different (delicious!) because of the soil. Maybe part of it is the freshness, too? I know that when I buy tomatoes outside of Greece in the super markets, they don't taste as good as the ones I get from farmer's markets.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I noticed something. I swear tomatoes taste better in Greece. The only exception is when I grow my own and pick them and eat them or cook with them from right off the vine.

Aside from that, are there some differences? I know the tomatoes on Santorini taste different (delicious!) because of the soil. Maybe part of it is the freshness, too? I know that when I buy tomatoes outside of Greece in the super markets, they don't taste as good as the ones I get from farmer's markets.

I think the main thing is to make sure they are as fresh as possible when cooking outside of Greece. But, I did read that the tomatoes on Santorini are different - smaller, sweeter, and the soul is unique because it's volcanic and that changes the flavor.