Sunblush Tomato

Sunblush tomatoes are tomatoes that have been ripened on the vine and then dried or semi-dried, often using a sun-drying process or oven dehydration. This concentrates their flavour and gives them a slightly chewy texture. They are typically packed in oil with herbs and seasonings.

Manufacturers use sunblush tomatoes to impart a rich, intense tomato flavour and a slightly chewy texture to foods. They are commonly found in savoury products such as pasta dishes, sandwich fillers, pizzas, and sauces, adding a gourmet touch and depth of flavour.

Sunblush tomatoes are a food ingredient, not a food additive, and are not subject to authorisation under UK food additive law. As a concentrated form of tomato, they provide nutrients such as lycopene, an antioxidant. Evidence from bodies like the WHO/IARC suggests that diets rich in fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, are associated with health benefits. No specific health concerns are associated with the consumption of sunblush tomatoes at typical dietary levels.