Table 1.
Comparison of parameters and test criteria between destructed and non-destructed firmness test methods

	Non-destructed firmness test method	Destructed firmness test method
Diameter of test probe	7.97 mm	11.3 mm
End of test probe	Flat; 0.5 cm2 circular cross section	Hemispherical
Tomato peeled/unpeeled	Unpeeled	Peeled
Nature of test	Non-piercing	Piercing