Crispy dried tomatoes, using a drying method that preserves their shape

When it comes to tomatoes, very few readers will think about what crispy dried tomatoes look like and what they are used for. In reality, there are many things that require tomato powder, or simply preservation for later use. In this article, Mactech will analyze how to dry tomatoes to preserve their shape, color, and nutrients.

Tomatoes are generally very watery, with little fiber inside, mostly consisting of a fine powder. Water can make up to 95% of a tomato’s weight, although the amount of water can vary slightly depending on the variety. Other fruits with a similar soft, watery texture include watermelon, dragon fruit, ripe mango, durian, strawberries, and kiwi. Drying these products to achieve a crispy texture and attractive shape and color is not easy.

We often see crispy dried tomatoes sold on the market, but the tomato pieces are often shriveled and much thinner, making them look unattractive. Naturally, the resulting tomato powder will also look unappealing. We see that tomatoes contain a lot of fine powder, and conventional drying methods will cause this powder to shrink significantly. Therefore, what drying method is most suitable for tomatoes? We’re not even considering the economic efficiency yet, as the product’s appearance is crucial for its high value.

The most suitable method for drying tomatoes to ensure they are crispy while retaining their original shape and color is freeze-drying. This is also the best drying method for other soft fruits and high-value products on the market. Any dried product that sells at a high price should be freeze-dried because this method consistently yields the highest quality.

Crispy freeze-dried tomatoes, as shown in the image and video, have a porous, powdery texture that crumbles easily into a fine powder with just a light squeeze, making them ideal for producing high-quality vegetable and fruit powders. Imagine that the tomato pieces before and after drying are virtually identical in size; therefore, the fine powder within the tomato pieces is not compressed, resulting in a highly porous, sponge-like texture – this is the general consistency of freeze-dried fruits.

Thus, through the information above, readers have gained a better understanding of the drying method to ensure that dried tomatoes are crispy while retaining their natural shape, color, and nutritional value. Customers are encouraged to contact Mactech for more detailed advice. Thank you for reading this information.