They're bred to survive the trip from another continent to the grocery store. Canned tomatoes are still flavorful, but you have to watch the ingredients list. D

They're bred to survive the trip from another continent to the grocery store. Canned tomatoes are still flavorful, but you have to watch the ingredients list. Depending on what you're cooking with them, you may need them to fall apart into sauce, and calcium chloride prevents this from happening.