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Tag: tomatoes
Colorado Tomatoes
Did you know? The lycopene in processed tomatoes (canned, ketchup, sauce) is actually more available to the body than that found in raw tomatoes. Heating breaks down the plant’s cell walls, making the lycopene more accessible to the body. Lycopene is also better absorbed if consumed with a small amount […]
Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products
Fact Sheet 9.341 by M. Bunning, E. Shackelton, and P. Kendall* (1/23) Home canning is a great way to preserve tomatoes for later use. Using tested methods and recipes, choice ingredients, and having an awareness of acidity levels are critical to a safe home-canned product. Quick Facts… Tomato Acidity Although tomatoes […]