Oxidation resulting in Lycopene degradation and isomerization.
It probably is a shrivelled up dehydrated tomato.
But most probably edible. Wouldn't get much pleasure out of eating it though. Don't see bags of dehydrated tomatoes on the shop-shelf.
It probably is a shrivelled up dehydrated tomato.
But most probably edible. Wouldn't get much pleasure out of eating it though. Don't see bags of dehydrated tomatoes on the shop-shelf.
I do. I have a bag in the cabinet. I use it most often on pizzas and pasta. Dehydrated tomatoes are delicious and are generally labeled "sun dried" even when there is no sun involved in the drying. Plus, I can order tomato powder and use it for things. Admittedly, I don't care for eating the dried tomatoes plain as it concentrates the flavor more (or differently?) than tomato paste does.
As in throw in a few chunks while making the base, and the flavour seems to transfer well without screwing things up. :)
I'm surprised so many find it weird