Canned tomato

This article is about the foodstuff. For the sports phrase, see Tomato can.

Canned tomatoes, or tinned tomatoes, are tomatoes, usually peeled, that are sealed into a can after having been processed by heat.^[1]

Homemade canned tomatoes are a convenience food across the former Soviet Union.

Economic aspects

Industrially produced canned tomatoes are internationally a staple product^[2] and subject to regular market analysis^[3] as well as trade considerations.^[4][5]

Home preservation

Home canned tomatoes may be prepared in a number of ways.^[6] However, safety measures need to be taken, since improperly canned tomatoes can cause botulism poisoning, whether produced industrially or at home.^[7]

See also

• List of tomato dishes