Dehydrated Sun-dried Tomato
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What it is
Sun-dried tomatoes are tomatoes that have had most of their water content removed through dehydration, typically by sun-drying or using food dehydrators. This process concentrates their flavor, making them intensely sweet and savory. They are often rehydrated before use in cooking.
Why it's used
Dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes are used to add a concentrated, sweet, and savory tomato flavor to a wide variety of foods. They are commonly found in pasta sauces, pizzas, salad dressings, and as an ingredient in processed meats and frozen meals.
Health notes
Dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes are considered a food ingredient and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. They are a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like lycopene. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated tomatoes and tomato products, but specific evaluations for dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes as an isolated ingredient are not typically highlighted. At typical consumption levels, they are considered safe.
Allergen info
Tomatoes are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. Dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes do not contain gluten.