Tomato

It has been claimed the pizza marinara was introduced around the year 1735 (in 1734 according to European Commission regulation 97/2010), and was prepared using… Read More »When Was Tomato Sauce Added To Pizza?

The tomato was eaten by the Aztecs as early as 700 AD and called the “tomatl,” (its name in Nahuatl), and wasn’t grown in Britain… Read More »What Were Tomatoes Originally Called?

Tomato History. The Tomato History has origins traced back to the early Aztecs around 700 A.D; therefore it is believed that the tomato is native… Read More »Who Were The First People To Use Tomatoes In Food?

Authentic Italian pizzas are based with nonna’s special fresh tomato sauce (which doesn’t get cooked at all!). This rich sauce must be prepared with peeled… Read More »Do Italians Put Tomato On Pizza?

At first, it was bread with oil and herbs. It wasn’t until later that mozzarella and tomatoes were added. The modern pizza, as we know… Read More »How Was Pizza Made Before Tomatoes?

Best Roma Tomato Varieties Heinz. It is the most popular paste tomato variety. Martino’s Roma. This semi-determinate heirloom tomato variety produces a profusion of richly… Read More »What Are The Different Types Of Roma Tomatoes?

The seeds carry much of the acid content of the tomato plant, so removing them altogether is a great way to reduce the acidity. How… Read More »Does Removing Tomato Seeds Reduce Acidity?

Another good tomato puree substitute? Tomato sauce! The flavor is less developed than tomato puree, but in many recipes you might not notice a difference.… Read More »Can I Use Tomato Sauce Instead Of Tomato Puree?

Diced tomatoes are chunks of tomato in tomato juice, and usually contain citric acid and calcium chloride (which helps the tomato chunks retain their shape).… Read More »What’S In A Can Of Diced Tomatoes?

Ketchup. Since ketchup is made from tomatoes, it can be used in a pinch as a tomato sauce substitute. However, in addition to tomatoes, ketchup… Read More »Can I Use Ketchup Instead Of Diced Tomatoes?