5 Reasons Canned Tomatoes Should Only Be Bought Whole — Shopping

When it comes to canned tomatoes, I used to buy whatever the recipe dictated. I figured the only difference between, say, crushed or diced was the size of the pieces — but I did what I was told, as to not mess up the dish. Then one day I had a recipe that called for both whole and diced. Without questioning I diligently bought both, opened them up, and was shocked by how pale and watery the diced tomatoes were in comparison to the whole. Same brand, different preparation. Clearly, it wasn't just the size of the pieces that were different.

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