Collection: Tomato

(In dry format is known as Tomato Powder. Scientifically the name for tomatoes is Solanum lycopersicum)

What does tomato powder taste like?

Tomato powder has a concentrated richer tomato flavour, embodying the sweetness and acidity of tomatoes in a dry form. It offers the essence of tomato taste, intensified. It is reminiscent of the wet version of tomato puree or sundried tomatoes.

What is tomato powder?

Tomato powder is simply dehydrated tomatoes. Tomato powder is commonly used in soups, stews, and sauces to enhance the tomato flavour, and can also be mixed with water to make a quick and easy tomato paste. Tomato powder should be kept in a cool dark place and away from moisture. Storing in a cool cupboard or pantry within an airtight container should do the trick.

What flavours go with tomato?

• Anise
• Aubergine
• Avocado
• Basil
• Bell Pepper
• Caper
• Chilli
• Chocolate
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Coriander
• Cucumber
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Lemon
• Lime
• Mushroom
• Nutmeg
• Olive
• Onion
• Peanut
• Potato
• Sage
• Strawberry
• Thyme
• Vanilla
• Watermelon

Our lemon peel-infused 14th-century AD heritage blend Sofrito has herby notes and tomato powder. It makes great gluten-free bread for those winter lunches with soup.

What are the health benefits of tomatoes?

Tomatoes are full of antioxidants. They are low-calorie fruit - not a vegetable. This is because tomatoes produce seeds. Full of Vitamins A and C, tomatoes are a superfood that may combat free radicals. Research has suggested that it can protect against prostate cancer, improve bone health and protect against sunburn. Tomatoes are rich in “lycopene”, which is key for good heart health and certain cancer-fighting properties. The health benefits should be seen as an aid alongside a healthy and balanced diet.

What are interesting facts about tomatoes?

• Wolf Peach is the scientific translation for tomato, “Lycopersicon”. We believe that tomatoes originate from Peru, and the Aztecs named them “plump things with naval” Quite a cute description, we think.
• There are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes in the world. You can get Black, White, Purple, Yellow, Pink and of course Red tomatoes. The first tomatoes to Europe might have been yellow, called golden apples or "Pomo d'Oro".
• Bunol near Valencia is home to the world-famous Tomatina festival. It is the last Wednesday in August every year. If you wish to go to a tomato-throwing festival, this is for you. It typically lasts for two hours, and thousands of people participate.

What is the chief flavour profile found in tomatoes?

Lycopene is a flavour profile predominantly found in tomatoes. However, it is also found in other fruits and vegetables like red carrots, pink grapefruit, papaya and watermelon. As tomatoes ripen the terpenes become more aromatic. The flavours and smells are very distinctive, with a vast array of tomato varieties, thus having different flavour profiles.