Canned tomatoes

About

Canned tomatoes, or tinned tomatoes, are tomatoes, usually peeled, that are sealed into a can after having been processed by heat. The traditional forms are whole peeled tomatoes, packed in juice or purée, and ground tomatoes, sometimes referred to as "kitchen-ready." Ground tomatoes are not to be confused with purée, which is similar but more cooked. Taste tests indicate that whole tomatoes packed in juice tend to be perceived as fresher-tasting than those packed in purée. Crushed tomatoes, commonly used for pasta sauces, are made by adding ground tomatoes to a heavy medium made from tomato paste. Diced tomatoes have become increasingly common for applications where a chunkier or more substantial product is needed. The Petite Diced form (3/8" cut pieces) is also common.

Source

Canning tomatoes is a way to make them last into different seasons, and get them to different areas if that variety doesn't travel well.

Common Recipes

• Mushroom and Onion Pizza
• Coconut Chickpea Curry
• Mexican Quinoa
• Sausage and Rice Casserole

Varieties

Nutritional Information

Based on a 100g portion ¹

References