SUNDRIED TOMATO, Organic

Experience the rich, concentrated flavour of Organic Salted Sun-Dried Tomatoes from Turkey. These sun-kissed gems are handpicked at peak ripeness and naturally dried under the Mediterranean sun to enhance their sweetness, then lightly salted to bring out a robust, tangy taste. Perfect for adding depth to any dish, these tomatoes capture the essence of Turkish summers in every bite.

Origin: Turkey

Botanical Name: Solanum Lycopersicum

Ingredients: Organic sun-dried tomatoes, sea salt (~2%)

Ideas:

• Sun-Dried Tomato Salad: Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and toss them into your favorite salad for a burst of flavor and a chewy texture.

• Straight-Up Snack: Enjoy these savory sun-dried tomatoes as a flavorful snack right out of the pack, no preparation needed.

• Tomato Feta Omelette: Mix rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes with eggs, crumbled feta, and spinach for a quick and delicious Mediterranean-style omelette.

Lucky Spice Flavour Profile

Heat Level ✹ 0/10 ✹ No heat present, letting the tomato's natural flavours take the forefront.

Sweet ✹ 8/10 ✹ Their natural sugars are concentrated, offering a pronounced sweetness.

Bitter ✹ 2/10 ✹ A touch of bitterness provides balance to the sweetness.

Savoury ✹ 8/10 ✹ The saltiness and umami richness make them highly savoury.

Umami ✹ 7/10 ✹ The drying process enhances their inherent umami qualities.

Citrus ✹ 0/10 ✹ Lacks any citrus notes, focusing instead on the richness of the tomato.

Brightness ✹ 3/10 ✹ They have a mild acidity that brightens up their rich profile.

Smoky ✹ 2/10 ✹ There's a slight smokiness reminiscent of the sun-drying process.

Earthy ✹ 8/10 ✹ A deep earthiness that showcases their sun-baked nature.

Complexity ✹ 8/10 ✹ The interplay of sweet, savoury, and earthy notes creates a complex flavour.

Fun Fact: Sun-dried tomatoes have a rich history, thought to date back to the Aztecs around 700 AD, they became especially popular in Southern Italy during the 12th century. This ancient method of preserving tomatoes under the sun ensured a year-round supply of this essential ingredient, concentrating their flavours and extending their shelf life. This simple yet effective technique highlights the ingenuity of early culinary practices, providing a robust flavour that enhances modern dishes worldwide.