DRIED TOMATOES

Tomatoes deteriorate rapidly after they're picked due to their high moisture content. Removing the water through drying preserves tomatoes while retaining flavor. Drying is economical, but the process can be tricky because they need a specific temperature range. Whether you make your own or buy them at the store, dried tomatoes are packed with nutrients that deliver health benefits. Dried tomatoes are rich in vitamins C and A, folic acid or beta-carotene and small amounts of B vitamins including B1, B2, B3, B5 as well as various minerals including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, fiber, sodium, sulfur, a little Iron, copper and zinc. Dried tomatoes are appetizing, relieve fatigue, strengthen the nervous system, as well as the heart and circulatory system. Experts always recommend it to patients with joint pain, as well as rheumatism and gout. Tomatoes are also useful for relieving chronic poisoning, high levels of urea and blood lipids, constipation treatment, urinary and biliary s...