Ready To Serve Sun Dried Tomatoes: Halves

Roma-style tomatoes that are picked at the peak of ripeness and then sun dried using the traditional method to develop the rich flavor profile characteristic of authentic sun dried tomatoes. The sun dried tomatoes are then mixed with a blend of water, glucose, salt, citric acid and sodium metabisulfite to provide a product with exceptional flavor. The product is ready to use.

Product Specifications

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Sodium Metabisulfite and Sulfur Dioxide

Sodium Metabisulfite and Sulfur Dioxide

Ingredients

Sun Dried Tomatoes, Glucose, Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite and Sulfur Dioxide (for color retention).

Shelf Life and Storage

Shelf life for product in unopened packages is 12 months. Store in a cool, dry location away from products with strong odors. Best kept refrigerated. Refrigerate after opening.

Physical Specifications

Color: Premium sun dried tomatoes are characteristically deep red with slight color variations due to natural growing conditions.

Size: Typical of Sun Dried Tomatoes, approximately 1” x 2.”

Flavor & Aroma: Pleasantly sweet, mildly tart flavor accented with a slight caramelized flavor that is characteristic of sun dried tomatoes.

Analytical, Chemical and Microbiological Specifications

Pesticides: Shall not exceed U.S. Government established tolerances for pesticide residues

GMO Status: Product is non-GMO

Sulfur Dioxide: < 5,000 ppm

Moisture: 45% – 55%

Microbiological (Test/Tolerance Limit):

Salmonella: Negative
Listeria : Negative
E-coli: <3 MPN/g

Foreign Material: The product is prepared in a manner to preclude introduction of foreign or extraneous material. All products are sorted through an in-line magnet and a state-of-the-art metal detector to assure freedom from harmful extraneous material.