The kumato is very unique in both color and taste. Kumatoes, ranging in appearance from rich brown to deep red, taste different to normal tomatoes, with a distinctly, crisp taste. Kumatoes have a firm and juicy texture, which makes them a perfect ingredient for salads and pasta dishes. The dark red color is perfect for cooking and the brown skin is perfect raw in salads. Kumatoes are not genetically modified, often people will think they are because of the brown to dark red color they are.