{"product_id":"tomatenflocken-1","title":"Tomato Flakes","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato flakes, concentrated tomato depth with an umami kick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomato 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 taste – even a small amount gives any dish a strong tomato note and a real umami kick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste and aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentrated, fruity and savoury with a clear umami depth. The dried flakes taste much more intense than fresh tomatoes and give sauces, soups and doughs a rounded, full-bodied tomato note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm Mediterranean cooking, tomato flakes are an excellent alternative to tomato paste. They liven up pasta, pizza and bruschetta, give sauces, soups and stews depth and can also be worked into bread dough, cream cheese and dips. Dose low – the flakes are very aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e store dry and well sealed. Dried tomatoes are strongly hygroscopic, so they attract moisture, which can lead to clumping. Use up quickly after first opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a quick winter sauce, briefly soak the tomato flakes in hot water or stock, then work them with olive oil, garlic and herbs into a concentrated tomato sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato cream cheese spread in 3 steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak two tablespoons of tomato flakes in a little hot water for five minutes, then drain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with 200 g cream cheese, a little olive oil and a pinch of salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason with fresh basil and serve on bread or crackers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun-dried tomatoes as fine flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated tomato depth and umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent alternative to tomato paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor pasta, pizza, bruschetta, sauces and stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose sparingly, very aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout flavour enhancers, anti-caking agents and additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the wintry tomato sauce, combine them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tomatenmark\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etomato paste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and freeze-dried \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/basilikum-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebasil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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You'll find more around the tomato in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tomaten-saison\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espices for tomatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I use tomato flakes for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato flakes or tomato paste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTomato flakes are dried tomato pieces with umami depth, ideal for scattering and for a quick sauce. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tomatenmark\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomato paste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a concentrated paste that gives sauces body. For refining and scattering use the flakes, for the sauce base the paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I dose tomato flakes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSparingly. Even a small amount gives a strong tomato note. Season again if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to soak the flakes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn liquid dishes like sauces or soups they swell up by themselves. For a quick sauce you can briefly soak them in hot water or stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store tomato flakes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDry and well sealed. They attract moisture easily and can otherwise clump. Use up quickly after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What do I use tomato flakes for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"For pasta, pizza, bruschetta, sauces, soups and stews. 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