Are sundried tomatoes regulated in the EU?

There are different methods for drying tomatoes, and I suppose that using a dehydrator is most convenient in an industrial setting. Still, many dried tomatoes are sold as "sundried tomatoes". I have heard the skeptical opinion that these are probably tomatoes which were not dried in the sun, or maybe spent only a nominal amount of time in the sun.

Is there a legal norm prescribing what constitutes a "sundried tomato"? A special process to be followed? Maybe a minimal time prescribed for the tomatoes to spend in the sun (or at least under the sky outdoors, be it sunny or cloudy) after they have been picked?

I am interested in EU legislation, either on the level of the whole union or of states in it (I don't expect answers to list the details for each state if it is regulated on the national level).

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Best Answer

There's a ONU/CEE (in french) norm about dried tomatoes.

In PDF: http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trade/agr/standard/dry/dry_f/19DriedTomatoes_f.pdf

I am not certain if that is what you are looking for.

I did not find an English version.

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What country are sun-dried tomatoes from?

sun-dried tomatoes come from Italy, but until this year we have been eating more here than they do in Italy. It was Britain, not Italy, which raised world consciousness of this gastronomic little nonsense.

How are sun-dried tomatoes made commercially?

Sun-dried tomato process and operations Sun-dried tomatoes are ripe tomatoes that lose most of their water content through drying under the sun over 4-10 days. Tomatoes are cut into halves and treated with sulfur dioxide or salt to keep their quality, then laid out under the sun to dry.

How are sun-dried tomatoes made in Italy?

Sun-dried tomatoes are a Mediterranean import. Italians sprinkled sliced tomatoes with salt, laying them out on sunny ceramic rooftops during the summer. They are preserved in olive oil to make them last during the dormant winter months.

Are sun-dried tomatoes considered raw food?

Sun dried tomatoes are one of my favorite ingredients. I just love the rich intense tomato flavor, and it's raw vegan on its own. They are a staple pantry item in our household.

Organic Sun-dried Tomatoes - 100% Made in Sicily

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