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Tomatin Blog

Welcome to the Tomatin blog, your go-to for all things tomatoes and tomato sauce.

From tomato history and flavour science to cooking tips and recipe inspiration, we’re digging into what makes this humble ingredient so good.

And when you’re ready to get cooking, Tomatin turns a tin of tomatoes into rich, flavour-packed sauce in minutes. 

Just mix, heat and enjoy, in Original or Hot.

Articles

The Global Business of Canned Tomatoes: Why Britain Buys Millions of Tins Every Year
The Global Business of Canned Tomatoes: Why Britain Buys Millions of Tins Every Year
From Mediterranean tomato fields to British kitchen cupboards, discover the fascinating global journey behind the humble can of tomatoes — and why this everyday staple has become so valuable. Read more...
The Long, Strange Journey of Tomato Sauce: From Curiosity to Global Obsession
The Long, Strange Journey of Tomato Sauce: From Curiosity to Global Obsession
The humble tomato, now one of the world's most beloved ingredients, has lived many lives. It has been worshipped, feared, dismissed as ornamental, prescribed as medicine, and eventually transformed into... Read more...
Tomato Facts: 20 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn't Know
Tomato Facts: 20 Fascinating Things You Probably Didn't Know
Tomatoes are one of the world's most widely used ingredients, appearing in everything from pasta sauces and pizzas to curries, soups and seasoning blends. Yet behind their familiar appearance lies... Read more...
Tomato Sauce Recipes: A Journey Through the World's Favourite Red Sauce
Tomato Sauce Recipes: A Journey Through the World's Favourite Red Sauce
Few ingredients have travelled quite as far, or adapted quite so successfully, as the humble tomato sauce. From the slow-simmered ragùs of Italy to the fiery salsas of Mexico and... Read more...
Tomato Sauce Chemistry: What Really Happens When You Cook Tomatoes?
Tomato Sauce Chemistry: What Really Happens When You Cook Tomatoes?
Understanding tomato sauce chemistry isn't just academic. Knowing what happens inside the pan allows you to build deeper flavour, better texture and more consistent results. Read more...