What can I use instead of plum tomatoes?

Table of Contents:

1. What can I use instead of plum tomatoes?
2. Are cocktail tomatoes the same as Campari tomatoes?
3. How do you remove pesticides from tomatoes?
4. Can you pre wash tomatoes?

What can I use instead of plum tomatoes?

Substitute For Plum Tomatoes

• Substitute canned for fresh; for 1 lb fresh tomatoes use 1 1/2 cups canned whole tomatoes (if you are cooking with them; not for salads.)
• OR - You can use regular slicing tomatoes and a couple teaspoons of tomato paste. ...
• OR - Reconstitute about 6 - 8 sun-dried tomatoes.

Are cocktail tomatoes the same as Campari tomatoes?

Campari tomatoes are classified as a cocktail tomato, slightly bigger than a cherry tomato but smaller and rounder than a plum tomato. They are deep red in color, redder than most store-bought tomatoes, because they are grown hydroponically and ripened on the vine, which also eliminates the need for pesticides.

How do you remove pesticides from tomatoes?

Consumer Reports' experts recommend rinsing, rubbing, or scrubbing fruits and vegetables at home to help remove pesticide residue. Now, a new study from researchers at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, suggests another method that may also be effective: soaking them in a solution of baking soda and water.

Can you pre wash tomatoes?

Wait until you are ready to use your fruits or vegetables before you wash them. Any moisture that is left after you dry them (because, let's face it, you're not going to wipe every single grape dry) can cause more bacteria to grow.