Alberto Ray

Canned tomato purée has been cooked and strained, so it’s free of seeds. What is a strained tomato? Strained tomatoes are briefly cooked, pureed and… Read More »Do Strained Tomatoes Have Seeds?

They are very flavorful (like fresh tomatoes harvested during the summer months) and are completely free of the slight metallic taste that canned tomatoes sometimes… Read More »Are Pomi Tomatoes Good?

Roma tomatoes are a hybrid variety developed around 1955, and are believed to be a cross of the Pan American tomato with San Marzano, a… Read More »Are Roma Tomatoes A Hybrid?

It’s a hybrid of ‘Brandywine,’ one of the most famous heirloom tomatoes. Click photo for larger image. ‘Brandywine’ is the tomato that catapulted heirlooms into… Read More »Is Brandywine Tomato A Hybrid?

Growing up organic means no pesticides to protect baby tomatoes from bugs and critters. As a result, they produce more stress compounds: Vitamin C, lycopene,… Read More »Should I Buy Organic Tomato Plants?

What is a Champion Tomato? Champion tomatoes are an indeterminate or ‘vining’ type of tomato plant. The fruit is sweet and meaty and predominantly seed-free.… Read More »What Is A Champion Tomato?

According to experts, desi tamatar or tomato desi are a better bet for your curries than the hybrid and genetically engineered varieties. Are hybrid tomatoes… Read More »Which Tomato Is Good Hybrid Or Local?

Moderate intake of tomatoes with the seeds will not impact health, but people suffering from gastrointestinal issues must avoid the intake of raw tomatoes or… Read More »Is It Safe To Eat Tomato Seeds?

Paste tomatoes, often called Romas (Roma tomatoes are a type of paste tomato), are tomatoes specifically grown for making pastes, but they are good for… Read More »Are Roma And Paste Tomatoes The Same?