Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Sold by the Kg, Vacuum-Packed

Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomatoes: A Concentrate of Sun and Flavor from Our Land

Discover the authenticity of Sicilian Dried Tomatoes , a product that embodies all the flavor and energy of our island's sun.

Obtained from selected varieties of tomatoes rich in pulp, it is hand-picked in the fields of Sicily and subjected to the traditional process of natural drying in the sun, which concentrates its flavour and organoleptic properties, with a loss of 90% of the initial weight. .

Sold by the kilogram and vacuum-packed upon order to guarantee maximum freshness, it represents an excellence of the Sicilian agri-food tradition, recognized as a Traditional Agri-food Product (PAT) by the Sicilian Region.

Shipping and Storage: Everything You Need to Know

Shipping at room temperature:

Our dried tomatoes, being perfectly dehydrated and vacuum-packed, can be safely shipped at room temperature.   The seven-day journey required for delivery does not alter their organoleptic properties, freshness, or flavor in any way. The product remains stable and safe thanks to the dual preservation system: natural drying and vacuum packaging. .

Storage after receipt:

Why store in the refrigerator after receipt:

Natural, oil-free sun-dried tomatoes tend to oxidize and lose color if exposed to room temperatures for a long time. Refrigeration slows this process and preserves their organoleptic properties. However, the product can remain at room temperature for the time necessary for shipping without suffering any damage .

After opening the envelope:

• Once opened, transfer uneaten tomatoes to an airtight container.

• Store in the refrigerator at +4°C

• Consume within 7-10 days of opening.

• Always use clean cutlery to pick up tomatoes, avoiding contamination

Traditional Processing

Our dried tomatoes follow the ancient processing method handed down for generations:

The Varieties Used

To obtain an excellent dried tomato, specific varieties are used, selected for their abundant pulp and reduced presence of seeds:

• Grandimat: Variety with very firm flesh, grown in open fields

• Elongated varieties: Characterized by dense pulp and few seeds, ideal for the dehydration process

The tomatoes are grown in open fields and often irrigated with slightly salty water, which gives the finished product an inimitable flavour and a truly distinctive taste .

Organoleptic Characteristics

• Appearance: Intense red colour, soft but compact consistency, typical elongated or half-round shape

• Flavor: Concentrated, intense, with a perfect balance between sweet and acidic notes

• Aroma: Unmistakable, reminiscent of the sun and earth of Sicily

• Consistency: Soft and meaty after rehydration, naturally tasty

Uses in Cooking and Rehydration

Sicilian dried tomatoes are an extremely versatile ingredient:

How to rehydrate it:

• In hot water: Soak in hot water for 20-30 minutes before use

• In cold water: Soak in cold water for about 30 minutes or more

• Directly during cooking: They can be added directly to sauces and preparations, where they will rehydrate during cooking

Kitchen ideas:

• First courses: Perfect for flavouring pasta with olives, pasta with sardines, risottos, enriched pasta alla norma

• Appetizers and side dishes: Delicious on their own, with dips, in seafood salads, in farro salads or couscous

• Sauces and condiments: Chopped for making pesto, bruschetta sauces, pizza and focaccia toppings

• In oil (do it yourself): After rehydration, they can be preserved in oil following the correct acidification and pasteurization procedures to avoid risks.

Why Choose Our Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomatoes:

✔ Typical Sicilian product, PAT recognized
✔ Naturally dried in the Sicilian sun for 3-5 days
✔ Selected varieties with firm flesh and few seeds
✔ Manual collection and selection, one by one
✔ Oil-free, preservative-free, 100% natural
✔ Sea salt added in the traditional amount (8%)
✔ Vacuum packed at the time of order for maximum freshness
✔ Safe room temperature shipping (up to 7 days travel)
✔ Keep refrigerated after receipt
✔ Concentrated, sweet and savoury flavour, unmistakable

Details and Sales Methods:

• Product: Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomatoes

• Production area: Sicily, Italy

• Varieties: Grandimat and selected elongated varieties

• Sales: Per kilogram. Enter the desired weight in your cart (e.g., 0.500g, 0.750g, 1kg).

• Packaging: Vacuum-packed bags, packaged at the time of order.

• Ingredients: Sicilian tomatoes, sea salt (about 8%)

• Processing: Natural drying in the sun for 3-5 days

• Shipping: At room temperature (safe for the duration of transport)

• Storage after receipt: In the refrigerator at +4°C

• Storage after opening: refrigerate in an airtight container, within 7-10 days

• Shelf life in unopened bag: Up to one year from packaging if stored in the refrigerator

Bring the true flavor of Sicily to your table with our Sun-Dried Tomatoes. A product that reflects the tradition, passion, and sunshine of our land in every bite, with the assurance of safe shipping and optimal preservation.