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Zippering (fruit disorder) on tomatoes. This disorder (abiotic disease) happens when the flower anther sticks to the developing fruit as it grows. Characteristic symptom is a thin brown longitudinal scar with transverse scars resembling a zipper. It extends down the fruit. There may be more than one scar on a fruit. An open hole may develop next to the scar.
Use only solid, fully ripe and highly colored tomatoes. To maintain color and nutrition, heat tomatoes to inactivate an enzyme they release when cut or crushed. This enzyme destroys vitamin C, causes separation and affects flavor. 1  Wash tomatoes thoroughly. 2  Scald in boiling water for 30 seconds to loosen skins. 3  Cool in cold water until you can handle the hot tomatoes. 4  Remove skins, cores and any green parts. 5  Put into saucepan and heat rapidly to boiling. 6  Simmer five to ten minutes until they separate 7  ... Co