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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Sun-Dried Tomato |
| Scientific name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Other |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7484 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roma (Plum Type) | 65% | The predominant type used for commercial sun-drying due to its high solids content, low moisture, thick walls, and few seeds. Its elongated shape minimizes shrinkage and effectively concentrates flavo |
| San Marzano (Plum Type) | 20% | Highly valued for its balanced sweet-acid flavor, very low water content, and fewer seeds. Often used for premium sun-dried tomato products, offering a superior taste and meaty texture. True San Marza |
| Grape/Cherry Tomatoes (Mixed Types) | 10% | Smaller varieties, often dried whole or halved. They provide a sweeter, more intense flavor profile when dried due to their naturally higher sugar content. Increasingly used for gourmet applications, |
| Other Paste Tomatoes (e.g., Amish Paste, Opalka) | 5% | A broader category encompassing various other paste tomato varieties with good solids content and meaty flesh, suitable for drying. These are often utilized by smaller-scale producers or for specific |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: null°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 1 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Sun-dried tomatoes are a processed, dried product with negligible metabolic activity, thus no ethylene production or sensitivity.
Mixed-load compatibility
Dry goods, no strong odors or sensitivities
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable growth, driven by culinary versatility in various cuisines and health-conscious consumers.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Dry-packed Halves/Pieces | 55% |
| Oil-packed Halves/Julienne | 30% |
| Julienne/Strips (Dry) | 10% |
| Diced/Granules | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 8 oz jar
- 12 oz jar
- 1 lb bag
- 5 lb bag
- 25 lb bulk box
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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