44S Tomato Flakes, Irradiated, Roughly Diced 1/4", Air-Dried, 25-lb Box, 30 bx/plt, 1/ea

Tomato flakes are a pleasing and versatile ingredient to use in a wide variety of food processing applications. Made from fresh field tomatoes, the rich tomato flavor enhances the taste of many food products. Mature and ripe tomatoes are sorted, washed, cored, trimmed, and diced to roughly 1/4" thick. The tomato dice are air-dried to help preserve flavor, and then they are milled. Offering several different benefits, tomato flakes are convenient, easy to use, less messy than paste or sauce, and are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Tomato flakes are also treated with irradiation to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses by eliminating harmful bacteria and pathogens that may be present. As a popular ingredient, tomato flakes are used in a variety of food processes, including seasoning blends, cheese, meat, sauces and stews, and ready meals among others.