Various type of tomato on pink background
Food - Drink
Do Cherry And Grape Tomatoes Really Have A Difference?
By JENNIFER SWEENIE
Roasted cherry and rosa tomatoes on a baking sheet
Grape and cherry tomatoes are both smaller than other tomato varieties and offer a sweet burst when eaten. The two are often interchangeable, but there are some
subtle differences.
A bunch of fresh cherry tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are round, sweet, juicy, and tend to explode when their thin skin is pierced. They are available in shades of green, orange, yellow, and deeper reds and browns.
Grape tomatoes
Grape tomatoes take on a longer, oval shape and are more savory than sweet. They are heartier and meatier than cherry tomatoes and don’t burst in the same way.
Cherry tomatoes against a pink background
Overall, grape tomatoes can be used just the same as cherry tomatoes. Both varieties are perfect for any dish calling for a small, juicy bite of umami tomato flavor.