Canned tomatoes are tomatoes, usually peeled, that are sealed into a can, after having been processed by heat. The tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum, syn Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a herbaceous usually sprawling plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family A tin can, also called a tin (especially in British English) or a can, is an air-tight container for the distribution or storage of [1]
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Variants
Plum tomatoes such as Roma or San Marzano are the most common choice for canning, since they have a greater solid-to-liquid ratio than other tomatoes and make a more substantial canned product. A plum tomato or paste tomato is a type of Tomato bred for sauce and packing purposes Commercial canners use a processing tomato which has a more firm outer peel and pectin layer.
Canned tomatoes are available in several different forms; the traditional forms are whole peeled tomatoes, packed in juice or puree (taste tests indicate that those packed in juice tend to be perceived as fresher-tasting), and ground (sometimes referred to as "kitchen-ready", and not to be confused with puree, which is similar but more cooked). Tomato juice is a Juice made from squeezed Tomatoes It is usually used as a Beverage, either plain or in Cocktails such as a Bloody Mary The definitions of tomato purée vary between regions In the USA Tomato purée is a processed food product usually consisting of only tomatoes, but can also be found in pre-seasoned Crushed tomatoes, commonly used for pasta sauces, are made by adding the ground tomatoes to a heavy medium made from tomato paste. Diced tomatoes have become increasingly common for applications where a chunkier or more substantial product is needed. In recent years, the Petite Diced form (3/8" cut pieces) have become the fastest growing segment of canned tomatoes.
Usage
In areas and situations where in-season, perfectly ripe tomatoes are not available, canned tomatoes are often used as an alternative to prepare dishes such as tomato sauce or pizza. This article is about the sauces often used with pasta In some countries "tomato sauce" is also used to refer to the condiment Ketchup. Pizza (ˈpiːtsə, in Italian:) is a popular dish made with an Oven -baked flat generally round Bread that is covered with tomatoes or a tomato-based The top uses for canned tomatoes are Italian/Pasta Sauces, Chili, Soup, Pizza, Stew, Casseroles, and Mexican Dishes. As they are often more flavorful than commercially produced fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes are well suited for curries. Curry is the English description of any of a general variety of spicy dishes best known in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan
Economic aspects
Industrially produced canned tomatoes are an important product and subject to regular market analysis as well as trade considerations. [2]
Home preservation
Home canned tomatoes may be prepared in a number of ways. [3] However, safety measures need to be taken since improperly canned tomatoes can cause botulism poisoning. Botulism ( Latin, botulus, "sausage" is a rare but serious Paralytic illness caused by Botulin Toxin. [4]
References
- ^ Standard for Canned Tomatoes (pdf). CODEX STAN 13-1981. Codex Alimentarius (1981). Retrieved on 2007-02-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland
- ^ Tomato Products Situation and Outlook (pdf). Circular. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (June 2004). Retrieved on 2007-02-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland
- ^ Elizabeth L. Andress (May 2006). Sorting Out Tomato Canning Directions (html). National Center for Home Food Preservation. Retrieved on 2007-02-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland
- ^ Patricia Redlinger (September 2001). Canning and freezing tomatoes (pdf). PM 638. Iowa State University Extension. Retrieved on 2007-02-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland
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Canning is a method of preserving food in which the food is processed and sealed in an airtight container The definitions of tomato purée vary between regions In the USA Tomato purée is a processed food product usually consisting of only tomatoes, but can also be found in pre-seasoned Ketchup (also spelled catsup or catchup) also known as tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, red sauce, Tommy sauce,Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic