Dried tomatoes

Dried tomatoes - natural dried tomatoes with concentrated tomato flavour

From dried tomatoes a simple composition of natural dried grains, which sun-ripened tomatoes is being made. During the drying process, a significant part of the water content of the tomatoes is removed, while the fruity-sour tomato flavour, natural sugars, organic acids, minerals and plant accompanying substances remain in a more concentrated form.

This natural sun-dried tomato is a pure, intense tomato base that you can use to your own taste in pasta, salads, sandwiches, creams and Mediterranean-style dishes. As it is not pre-seasoned, not an oily preparation, but a dry dry juice, it can be easily adapted to the flavour of the recipe.

Why are natural sun-dried tomatoes valuable?

From dried tomatoes concentrated tomato shape. It gives a stronger flavour in smaller quantities than fresh tomatoes, and is therefore well suited to dishes where natural umami, tomato acidity and a deeper, denser flavour profile are important.

Tomatoes naturally contain dietary fibre, potassium, organic acids, carotenoids and lycopene. After drying, these typical tomato flavour and nutrient profiles are more concentrated and more characteristic.

Added sugar-free dried tomatoes

This dried tomato contains no added sugar. Its flavour comes from the natural sugar content, acidity and aroma of the tomatoes. This is an important difference compared to tomato preparations where the flavour profile is rounded or standardised by the addition of sugar.

Natural sun-dried tomatoes are not a sweetened tomato snack, but an intensely flavoured ingredient. Added to food in small quantities, it enhances the tomato character, so it's also good if you don't want to add extra sugar or unnecessary additives.

Sulphur dioxide-free dried tomatoes - without sulphite preservation

In the case of dried grapes, large-scale processing often uses sulphur dioxide or sulphites to preserve colour, lighten tan and improve shelf life. This process can give a more uniform appearance, but also adds additives to the product.

This is the sun-dried tomatoes sulphur dioxide-free, i.e. without sulphite preservation. It is not a product with a sulphite treatment, no sugar coating and no artificial flavouring, but the tomatoes themselves and the drying process.

Natural sun-dried tomatoes versus tomato preparations with oil or additives

• Natural sun-dried tomatoes: a dry, intense tomato base that you can season and use to your own taste.
• Oil-soaked versions: give a finished flavour, but are less free-form because of the oil, salt, spices or other additional ingredients.
• Sweetened tomato preparations: may be made with added sugar, which can shift the natural sweet-sour balance of the tomato.
• Sulphur dioxide-free processing: is made without sulphite preservation, with a simpler composition.
• Natural raw material: can be used in a variety of dishes, because you don't have to adapt to the flavours of a pre-seasoned, oily preparation.

Product benefits of sun-dried tomatoes

• Natural dried tomatoes
• Without added sugar
• Sulphur dioxide-free
• Made without sulphite preservation
• Preservative-free
• Intense, concentrated tomato taste
• Natural umami character
• Versatile for Mediterranean and everyday dishes

Possible uses

From dried tomatoes its strong flavour makes it an excellent base for pasta, salads, sandwiches, dips, creams and Mediterranean cold dishes. Its natural form allows it to be seasoned freely, so it can be combined with garlic, basil, oregano, olive oil, cheese, olives or seeds.

• for pasta, tomato casseroles,
• for salads and Mediterranean cold dishes,
• for sandwiches, ciabatta, toast,
• for vegetable spreads, sandwich spreads, dipping sauces,
• for pesto or tomato creams,
• with cheeses, olives, nuts and seeds,
• for flavouring soups, stews, savoury cakes and breads.

Dried tomatoes for Mediterranean dishes

One of the strongest uses of sun-dried tomatoes is in Mediterranean cuisine. Even in small quantities, it adds a deeper, richer tomato flavour to pasta sauces, salads, creams and cold dishes.

In natural form it is particularly practical because it does not predetermine the seasoning of the dish. It can therefore be adapted to the dish it is added to: an intense tomato cream, an olive oil starter, a salad topping or a savoury pastry seasoning.

More natural salads

In addition to dried tomatoes, it is worth looking at the dried fruit and natural dried fruits also on offer. In addition to tomatoes, Hungarian dried apples, pears, sour cherries, apricots, plums and other natural dried fruits are also available.

Natural sources of fibre include Apple fibre and the Apple Pectin with Inulin also links well with a fibre-conscious, gut flora-centred diet.

Frequently asked questions about sun-dried tomatoes