Dried tomato is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol.
Tomatoes and tomato products contain the carotenoid Lycopene - one of the most potent antioxidants among dietary coritenoids.
Studies have shown Lycopene to be associated with a decreased risk in chronic illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Tomato Flakes are dehydrated tomatoes and come in flake form. These convenient tomatoes add depth and zest to recipes like soups, pastas, pizzas, vegetable dishes, stews and salads. Can be used as a replacement for sun-dried tomatoes and works great to thicken pizza and spaghetti sauces.
This time of year you will hear a steady hum at my house, but it’s not the air conditioner. The food dehydrator’s little fan spins hour after hour, generating the sweet aroma of drying tomatoes. While I do can and freeze some tomatoes, every year I dry several batches, too. Compared to other storage methods, dried tomatoes take up much less space than frozen or even canned ones, and preparation goes fast – simply slice clean tomatoes and start dehydrating them.