Whole Tomatoes
What is Whole Tomatoes?
Whole tomatoes are ripe fruits from the tomato plant, scientifically known as *Solanum lycopersicum*. They are typically processed by canning or pureeing the entire fruit, including the skin and seeds, to preserve their fresh flavor and nutritional value.
Is Whole Tomatoes vegan?
Whole Tomatoes is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Whole Tomatoes gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Whole Tomatoes a major allergen?
Tomatoes are not one of the nine FDA major food allergens.
What is Whole Tomatoes used for?
Manufacturers use whole tomatoes as a base ingredient in a wide variety of savory dishes.
Is Whole Tomatoes safe?
Whole tomatoes are a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like lycopene.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use whole tomatoes as a base ingredient in a wide variety of savory dishes. They provide a natural tomato flavor, color, and texture, commonly found in pasta sauces, soups, stews, salsas, and canned tomato products.
Health notes
Whole tomatoes are a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants like lycopene. The FDA considers tomatoes to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS). International bodies like EFSA have evaluated tomatoes and their components, finding them safe for consumption. Evidence suggests that diets rich in tomatoes and tomato products are associated with various health benefits, though specific health claims require careful scientific substantiation.
Allergen info
Tomatoes are not one of the nine FDA major food allergens. They do not contain gluten.
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