Dried Tomatoes
We use well-ripened "Roma" variety tomatoes. The tomatoes are washed, cleaned of any stems or leaves, calibrated according to size, then closely examined for quality on our inspection belts, separating out any unripe, wounded or decayed tomatoes. After that the tomatoes are cut into halves and dried until they become with red to red-brown color. We do not use any chemical treatments, additives or preservatives during the drying process. Our company offers a fully NATURAL product without any type of adulterants.
Ingredients: We use ONLY fresh raw Tomatoes.
Assortment-Tomatoes:
-Dried, in
half
-In powder
Moisture:
≤
22% or
per customer's request
Storage: Storage in a dry, well-ventilated area in temperatures up to 20° C.
Applications: The use of dried tomatoes in contemporary cuisine is exceptionally varied. Dried tomatoes are included as main ingredients in many dishes, such as soups and pizzas, etc. as well as in a wide diversity of salads and appetizers.
Health benefits:
The chemical
content of tomatoes varies according to the particular variety and soil and
climatic conditions. They contain organic acids (citric, malic, and oxalic) and
mineral salts (potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, and
others).
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins-Vitamin
C, Carotene (Provitamin A), Vitamins E, K, and PP, and in smaller amounts Vitamins
B1, B2, among others.
-Tomatoes contain large amounts of lycopene, a strong antioxidant in the
beta-carotene group.
According to
doctors, lycopene helps to protect against cancer, heart attack, and cataracts
of the eyes.
-In addition, tomatoes are considered to be a helpful food in fighting
sicknesses involving the disruption of metabolism such as arthritis, obesity, and
blood-sugar imbalances, among others.
-Dieticians regard tomatoes to be particularly useful against sicknesses
of the heart and circulatory system.
-The low calorie content of tomatoes makes them nutritionally significant
for overweight people.
-The latest medical studies also show that tomatoes are beneficial to the restoration of the liver.
