Tomato Flakes

Tomato Flakes, concentrated tomato depth with an umami kick

Tomato flakes made from sun-dried tomatoes are a versatile flavour carrier, especially for the tomato-poor winter months. Unlike the fresh tomato, the dried flakes bring a much deeper, more intense flavour – even a small amount gives any dish a powerful tomato note and a real umami kick.

Taste and aroma

Concentrated, fruity and savoury with clear umami depth. The dried flakes taste much more intense than fresh tomatoes and give sauces, soups and doughs a round, full-bodied tomato note.

How to use

In warm Mediterranean cooking, tomato flakes are an excellent alternative to tomato paste. They pep up pasta, pizza and bruschetta, give sauces, soups and stews depth and can also be worked into bread dough, cream cheese and dips. Use a low dose – the flakes are very aromatic.

Important: store dry and well sealed. Dried tomatoes are strongly hygroscopic, meaning they attract moisture, which can lead to clumping. Use up quickly after first opening.

Tip

For a quick winter sauce, briefly soak the tomato flakes in hot water or stock, then work them into a concentrated tomato sauce with olive oil, garlic and herbs.

At a glance

• Sun-dried tomatoes as fine flakes
• Concentrated tomato depth and umami
• An excellent alternative to tomato paste
• For pasta, pizza, bruschetta, sauces and stews
• Use sparingly, very aromatic

Goes well with

For a winter tomato sauce, combine them with tomato paste and freeze-dried basil. On caprese and tomato salad our tomato salt works well, with pasta the Sofies Pastazauber and the Herbes de Provence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I use tomato flakes for?
For pasta, pizza, bruschetta, sauces, soups and stews. They are a concentrated alternative to tomato paste and bring real tomato aroma even in the winter months.

How do I dose tomato flakes?
Sparingly. Even a small amount gives a powerful tomato note. Season to taste if needed.

Do I need to soak the flakes?
In liquid dishes such as sauces or soups they swell on their own. For a quick sauce you can briefly soak them in hot water or stock.

How do I store tomato flakes?
Dry and well sealed. They attract moisture easily and can otherwise clump. Use up quickly after opening.