Bulk Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Need a flavor-packed ingredient that transforms dishes instantly? Our premium wholesale sun-dried tomatoes deliver Mediterranean authenticity with British sensibility. Offering exceptional shelf life and concentrated taste, these versatile ingredients provide remarkable value for restaurants, delis, and speciality food retailers seeking a competitive advantage.

What Are Sun-Dried Tomatoes?

Ripe tomatoes are split, lightly salted, and air-dried—outdoors or in controlled tunnels—until about four-fifths of their water evaporates. Less moisture means amplified sweetness, deeper colour, pliable texture, and months-long stability without artificial preservatives.

What Is the Difference Between Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Regular Tomatoes?

Fresh tomatoes burst with juice yet perish quickly; dried halves feel chewy, pack richer umami, stay usable for months, and never water-log doughs, sauces, or charcuterie boards. A mere gram of dried often equals eight grams of fresh in flavour impact, stretching your budget and storage space alike.

High-Quality Bulk Sun-Dried Tomato

When seeking premium sun-dried tomatoes for your business, understanding their versatility becomes essential. These remarkable ingredients transform everything from simple pastas to complex signature dishes. Let’s explore what makes our sun-dried tomatoes exceptional choices for discerning food businesses:

• Ready to Eat: Enjoy our sun-dried tomatoes straight from the jar as antipasti or charcuterie board components. Their immediate readiness saves valuable preparation time in fast-paced commercial kitchens while delivering consistent quality that customers appreciate. The convenience factor makes them particularly suitable for businesses with limited kitchen space or specialised preparation areas.

• Nutritional Powerhouse: Packed with concentrated lycopene, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber for health-conscious menu options. This nutritional density allows marketing of menu items with specific health benefits, appealing to contemporary consumer preferences without compromising traditional flavor expectations. Many businesses find this dual advantage particularly valuable in today’s health-aware marketplace.
• Versatile Preparation: No cooking required, though brief soaking enhances texture for certain applications. This flexibility accommodates various preparation styles and service scenarios, from quick-service establishments to fine dining experiences. The ability to customize texture through optional rehydration provides chefs with precise control over the final dish presentation and mouthfeel.
• Multiple Applications: Perfect for dips, pasta dishes, sandwiches, bread dough, and Mediterranean entrée garnishes. Their adaptability across menu categories maximizes inventory utility while minimizing specialized ingredient costs. Creative businesses regularly discover new applications that distinguish their offerings from competitors in meaningful, profitable ways.
• Flavor Enhancement: Adds immediate depth to dishes without additional seasoning requirements. This natural flavor complexity reduces reliance on salt and artificial flavor enhancers, supporting clean-label initiatives increasingly important to contemporary consumers. The rich umami characteristics complement both plant-based and animal protein preparations equally well.

• Commercial Advantage: Extended shelf life reduces waste while ensuring consistent ingredient availability. This operational efficiency directly impacts profitability through reduced spoilage and more predictable inventory management. Even seasonal businesses benefit from the stability and reliability these products provide throughout fluctuating demand cycles.
• Menu Development: Creates signature flavor profiles across various foodservice categories. The distinctive character of sun-dried tomatoes helps establish memorable menu identities that encourage repeat business and word-of-mouth recommendations. Many successful establishments incorporate these ingredients into their most popular, recognizable offerings.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil

Our oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes represent an exceptional subcategory deserving special consideration. These premium products offer distinct advantages for businesses seeking maximum convenience without compromising quality standards. Understanding their unique properties will help optimize their use in your culinary operations:

• Enhanced Tenderness: Oil immersion creates remarkably soft texture while preserving intense flavor. This perfect textural balance eliminates concerns about excessive chewiness sometimes associated with dry-packed varieties. The consistent mouthfeel ensures reliable customer experiences across various menu applications and service scenarios.

• Added Aromatics: Our variants include complementary herbs and spices for depth. These carefully calibrated flavor profiles save preparation time while delivering complex taste experiences that would otherwise require multiple ingredients and preparation steps. The aromatic infusion permeates the tomatoes thoroughly, ensuring consistent flavor in every bite.
• Time-Saving: Eliminates pre-soaking requirements for busy commercial kitchens. This operational efficiency proves particularly valuable during peak service periods when every moment of preparation time matters significantly. Many establishments report substantial labor savings through these ready-to-use products.
• Dual-Purpose Product: Creates flavorful infused oil as beneficial byproduct for dressings and marinades. This functional advantage effectively provides two ingredients for the price of one, maximizing value and expanding creative possibilities. Innovative chefs regularly incorporate these flavored oils into signature house dressings and finishing touches.
• Extended Freshness: When refrigerated, maintains quality for 2-3 weeks after opening. This extended usability period reduces waste while ensuring consistent ingredient availability throughout service periods. The predictable shelf-life simplifies inventory management and ordering cycles for busy operations.

• Texture Consistency: Provides reliable mouth feel across various applications. This dependability ensures customer satisfaction regardless of specific menu application or preparation method. The quality consistency supports standardization across multiple locations for restaurant groups and chains.
• Storage Solution: Keep refrigerated with product fully submerged in oil to prevent spoilage. This straightforward storage requirement ensures maximum quality retention with minimal specialized handling or equipment needs. The oil barrier effectively prevents oxidation and texture degradation common with improperly stored products.

Sun-Dried Tomatoes Wholesale

We lead the UK Mediterranean specialty market with exceptional tomato products crafted in our London facility. As both manufacturer and distributor, we offer competitive pricing without middlemen.

Our BRC AA+ Certification guarantees food safety excellence and consistent quality. Our comprehensive tomato range includes:

• Classic Sun-Dried Tomato Halves — Vacuum-packed for maximum freshness and versatility
• Sweet Semi-Dried Italian Tomatoes in Oil — Oregano and garlic marinated for more subtle applications
• Sun-Dried Tomato Halves in Herbs and Oil — Available in sunflower or olive oil with balanced herb blends
• Convenient Snack Pots — Portion-controlled for retail and food service efficiency

With packaging options from 3kg jars to 950g trays, we accommodate businesses of all sizes. Our twenty-year heritage combines Mediterranean traditions with innovative British production techniques, creating ideal partnerships for quality-focused food businesses seeking both authenticity and reliability.

FAQs

If you would like to discuss your business needs with us and talk to us about our range of products, call our sales team on 020 8965 6528  or contact us for more information.

Where Do I Find Sun-Dried Tomatoes?

Available through our wholesale distribution network throughout the UK.

Why Are Sun-Dried Tomatoes So Expensive?

Eight kilograms of fresh tomatoes make one kilogram dried.

What Is the Shelf Life of Sun-Dried Tomatoes?

Dry-packed: 6-12 months. Oil-packed unopened: 2-3 years.

How Are Sun-Dried Tomatoes Made Commercially?

Controlled dehydration combining traditional methods with modern safety protocols.

Where to Buy Sun-Dried Tomatoes Near Me?

We deliver nationwide from our London production facility.