Sun-dried Tomatoes were first cultivated in South America around 16th Century and have later on moved to the Mediterranean.

They were first yellow in color and were called “pomodoro”, in later years with the trade of red tomato seeds from Mexico, the product was fully introduced to the world.

Those early tomatoes were appreciated as an aphrodisiac among other uses and were given the name: “Love Apple”

The Italian peasants have used this method to keep their product throughout winter and to store it safely until the fresh product becomes available again. They would dry them on their terra cotta tiled roofs and through extensive trading, this has moved to other countries, such as Turkey, which is now the world’s largest producer of Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes have now been used in many areas such as baking, condiments, salads and salad dressings and preparation of entrees and appetizers.

We can offer you Sun-Dried Tomatoes from Turkey in different shapes and sizes with various moisture limits, according to your needs.

They are known to involve an important anti-oxidant, lycopene, which is believed to have anti-cancer properties. It works as neutralizing harmful free radicals that can trigger cancer.

Tomatoes are harvested in late summer, from June to September being hand picked by farmers from the fields and then washed, cut in half and put under the sun for drying for 5 days. There are different varieties you can enjoy some of which have preservatives.

Ready to Eat (approx. 35% moisture) – Sulfured or Salted
Regular Moisture (approx. 18% moisture – Sulfured, Salted, Natural & Organic
In Oil – with or without garlic and/or spices; packed in olive oil or blended oils to customer specifications
Paste

Halves
Julienne Strips
Diced – according to customer specifications
In Oil & Paste – to customer specifications

Bulk and retail packaging available
Bulk Packing – 5 pound vacuum bags / 4 per carton = 20 pounds net per case
In Oil & Paste – assorted bulk and retail jar sizes available
Custom packaging as well as private labels are available according to customer specs.