T2TILAcid / Chemical

Tomatillo

Physalis philadelphica

Acid Series

Tomatillo — engineered specimen hero

Target SHU range

1K – 100K

Across 3 named cultivars in the Acid Series, calibrated to realistic heterologous expression yields in tomatillo.

Engineering Tier

T2

Synteny

82-86% synteny

Timeline

24-36 months

Products

3

Specimen Documentation

Five research shots of Tomatillo

Tomatillo — On-plant
On-plantIn the research greenhouse with specimen tag.
Tomatillo — Cross-section
Cross-sectionInterior structure revealed on a lab tray.
Tomatillo — Specimen
SpecimenClinical bench documentation.
Tomatillo — Cluster
ClusterMultiple specimens from the plant line.
Tomatillo — Studio hero
Studio heroDramatic lighting against a black background.

Market Opportunity

Salsa verde market worth $1.2B in the US. A spicy tomatillo eliminates added jalapeño or serrano — the tomatillo itself carries the heat. Natural pairing: tomatillos and chili peppers already grow side by side.

Engineering Strategy

Fruit-specific promoters, 4-5 heterologous genes (same architecture as tomato).

Product Line

Acid Series

SS-TIL-01

Product 01

Green Fuse

Mild salsa verde, green enchilada sauce

Engineering: 4 genes, native POX

1K

target SHU

SS-TIL-02

Product 02

Verde Venom

Hot green salsa, chile verde stew base

Engineering: 5 genes + POX-KO

25K

target SHU

SS-TIL-03

Product 03

Acid Rain

Extra-hot green sauce, capsaicin-fortified tomatillo products

Engineering: 5 genes + POX-KO + PAL-OE

100K

target SHU