Incorporating sun dried tomatoes into any meal is a smart way to stay healthy! These little gems are packed with nutrients and anti-oxidants (including lycopene) that are event believed to decrease the risk of certain cancers, neutralize free radicals and decrease inflammation.

Description/Taste Sun-dried organic tomatoes are bright red to reddish-brown offering the taste of fresh tomatoes year round. Distinctively tart in flavor, the texture is chewy. Simply dehydrated slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, the drying process intensifies and preserves the rich tomato flavor.

Fresh tomatoes contain a lot of moisture, where as, sun dried tomatoes contain little amount of moisture as most of them will be evaporated during drying. The second significant difference is the volume. Volume of fresh tomatoes is higher than sun dried tomatoes.

Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes are simply sun-dried tomatoes that have been vacuum sealed in jars of oil, frequently with herbs or garlic added. You can find them in the canned foods and vegetables aisle of the supermarket.

Sun-dried Tomatoes represent a gourmet touch coming from an ancient tradition of the cuisine of Southern Italy. In the past, it was a very common and delicious habit, especially in South of Italy, cutting long tomatoes and let them dry in the sun, in the warm and sunny climate of Italian southern regions.

The technique of sun-drying involves slicing the tomatoes and allowing them to dry naturally under the sun's heat, which also results in a concentrated flavor of the tomatoes, making them a delicious ingredient that could be used in various dishes.

Sun-dried tomatoes are rich in natural antioxidants: in fact, they can help fight cellular aging and the damages caused by free radicals. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C and of lycopene. In addition to these essential elements for our bodies, sun-dried tomatoes are also a good source of: zinc.

Tomatoes are cut into halves and treated with sulfur dioxide or salt to keep their quality, then laid out under the sun to dry. After drying, the tomatoes preserve their nutritional value; they are high in lycopene, antioxidants, and vitamin C.

They're a good source of lycopene In particular, it's thought to help protect your skin cells from the sun. While all tomatoes contain lycopene, sun-dried tomatoes have been found to have higher levels than tinned or fresh.

The technique of sun-drying involves slicing the tomatoes and allowing them to dry naturally under the sun's heat, which also results in a concentrated flavor of the tomatoes, making them a delicious ingredient that could be used in various dishes.

Dried in the Mediterranean sun they have a sweet-tart taste and are great for Turkish dishes but also pasta, salads, pizza and chips. Adds a nice boost of colour and flavour to healthy dishes.