Sun-dried tomato history

Sun dried tomatoes were born in Italy as a way to store fresh tomatoes for the winter. Italians dried fresh tomatoes in the hot sun on their tile roofs as a way to preserve them for the cold months.

These dried, concentrated vessels of flavor have enjoyed a popularity boost in the in the past couple of decades, initially as a gourmet item but fast becoming a favourite of home cooks.

Sun-dried tomatoes can be used in a wide variety of recipes and come in a variety of shapes and colours.

Sun-dried tomatoes are the ultimate ingredient. Ripe tomatoes are washed, sorted, cut & placed in the sun to dry naturally. Sun dried tomatoes have the same nutritional value as the fresh tomatoes they are made from. They are high in Lycopene, antioxidants, vitamin C and low in sodium, fat, and calories.