difference between tomate vs. jitomate?

Question

difference between tomate vs. jitomate?

Answer 1

In Mexico City at least, and among people who take their fruits and vegetables seriously, "tomate" is the green one, "jitomate" is the red one, and "tomatillo" is the little green one.

Thanks Julian! - territurtle, Sep 13, 2011

Answer 2

According the this link they are the same. Jitomate is just what they call them in certain parts of Mexico.

I think jitomate is used in parts of Mexico because tomate is used for tomatillas. Frank tells me that in northern Mexico both are used, but he is on the red part of the map on your link. but - Stadt, Sep 13, 2011

I am Mexican, and jitomate is the word used the most, the word comes from the Nahuatl Xitomatl. This is a great way to remember that the tomate was one of the "gifts" from Mexico to the world. The Spaniards took it to Europe. When in doubt, always check - sllantada, May 19, 2017

Check the Academia Real de la Lengua Espanola. Del náhuatl xictli 'ombligo' y tomatl 'tomate'. - sllantada, May 19, 2017

Answer 3

theres no difference. Jitomate se usa en mexico.