The green tomato, also called husk tomato or tomatillo, is a much smaller fruit than the tomato that is marketed in Europe. The fruit, very tasty and green in color, is covered by a paper-like shell that breaks when the contents ripen. It has a sweet and somewhat acidic flavor and is a basic ingredient in many traditional Mexican recipes.

Green tomatoes are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and minerals such as phosphorus, iron and calcium. In traditional medicine, its peel is used as an infusion to lower blood sugar and alleviate digestive discomfort.