Where to buy organic diced tomatoes in glass jars - Page 2

[Sayward]

Originally Posted by treemom2

You're right, even the lids contain a small amount of BPA in the liners. However, for me, a little in the lid of my jarred tomato products is somewhat acceptable. I mean, I'd rather it not be there at all, but since I try to avoid most other products with BPA, I'm okay with it. I also like to can and we store a lot of our food in jars (leftovers, dry goods, etc. . .). . .I guess I can't flip out about everything just try to stay away from places where it is too much--does this make sense?

It makes perfect sense. =) And that's my attitude as well, and we store ALL our leftovers in jars instead of tupperware.

I was just wanting to make sure I was remembering correctly.

[artemis33]

I've been wondering about the 'strained tomatoes' from Bionature as well. I saw them in the store the other day (they were quite a bit more expensive than vitacost!) and was tempted to get them, but it would be nice to know what they are like. Anyone tried them?

[Past_VNE]

Originally Posted by robugmum

you mean tins right?

Oops. Yes, that's what I meant. I edited to fix it. Thanks!

[amma_mama]

Originally Posted by sahmmie

Yeah, I know how you feel. We love canned tomatoes, tomato paste, salsa, pico de gallo, pizza - you name it - tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes. When I found out canned tomatoes were toxic I nearly lost all ability to function in the kitchen!

Anyone have any tips on dicing your own? I was told you have to peel them first. Ugh! How the heck do you do that? Which type of tomatoes are easiest to dice? I can only get organic cherry or grape tomatoes here which are impossible to dice imo.

To peel tomatoes, you have to score them with an "X" at the bottom and put them in boiling water for a minute or two until you see the peel peeling away a bit. Run them under cold water and they peel pretty easily thereafter. Yes, cherry or grape tomatoes whould be a PITA. Roma tomatoes or other more fleshy types would be best, as there are fewer seeds and liquid to get rid of. Other tomatoes, you are wasting more money as much of the weight is in the seeds/liquid.

[sahmmie]

Originally Posted by amma_mama

To peel tomatoes, you have to score them with an "X" at the bottom and put them in boiling water for a minute or two until you see the peel peeling away a bit. Run them under cold water and they peel pretty easily thereafter. Yes, cherry or grape tomatoes whould be a PITA. Roma tomatoes or other more fleshy types would be best, as there are fewer seeds and liquid to get rid of. Other tomatoes, you are wasting more money as much of the weight is in the seeds/liquid.

Thanks for the tips! We like roma's so I'll give it a try. Walmart is getting more organics so maybe they will have organic romas one day. In the meantime we may have to sacrifice and eat non-organic tomatoes instead canned tomatoes.

[sahmmie]

Originally Posted by treemom2

How about buying dehydrated or freeze dried tomatoes, like these from Just Tomatoes? That could be another alternative. I did notice Bionature had "strained" tomatoes. . .I wonder if that's more like tomato sauce??

Wow, does all chicken stock have BPA in the containers?? Even like Pacific brand?? Ugh. . .what's worse, making my own from factory chicken (all available here) or buying the Pacific broth online with BPA in the box

What a fabulous idea! I hadn't thought of that. I do buy from Just Tomatoes but I have never tried rehydrating them. I'll give it a try. Thanks for your suggestion!

[ledzepplon]

Originally Posted by treemom2

How about buying dehydrated or freeze dried tomatoes, like these from Just Tomatoes? That could be another alternative. I did notice Bionature had "strained" tomatoes. . .I wonder if that's more like tomato sauce??

Wow, does all chicken stock have BPA in the containers?? Even like Pacific brand?? Ugh. . .what's worse, making my own from factory chicken (all available here) or buying the Pacific broth online with BPA in the box

The cartons from Pacific foods are made with polyethylene plastic, #4, which doesn't contain BPA. The one you want to avoid for BPA is #7 plastics.

[kenF]

I read on the Eden products site . Their Tomato products ( in Glass) have an additional seal that separates the product from making contact with the lid. Their products canned have ( in the can ) a coating that reduces the PBA level  to a .005 ppb. which is far below most levels in other products. And what is considered safe by food industries.

[SundayCrepes]

I'm so glad you brought up this thread. I'm really excited to find the tomato past in jars. http://www.bionaturae.com/tomatoes.html

And I've been considering the pomi products. They get good reviews on amazon. We just recently reintroduced tomatoes into our daughter's diet and I'm so happy to have them back and to find BPA free packages.

[serenbat]

I just wanted to add - making paste is very EASY! and you can pack and freeze the amount you want - with all products they are best to use all of it up within a short amount of time - if you make your own (I do 2tbsp & 4tbsp packs) I just take out what size I need-often I don't need a larger amount for a week or two in-between and I can add what I want or don't want to the paste--there are BPA free bags as well for freezing-just a thought

[bri276]

Muir Glen is "transitioning" to cans that are bpa free.  

http://www.muirglen.com/news/n-10.aspx

[WindyCityMom]

In 2007 when I lived with my dad, he'd buy delmonte organic jarred tomatoes (diced) by the case from Costco here in Chicago. Idk if they still have it but that is an option