Tinned tomatoes are a popular and versatile pantry product, forming the base of hundreds of beloved recipes across a range of cuisines. From tomato sauces to stews, pies and chilli, a tin of tomatoes is often an essential ingredient in home-cooked dishes. Though first commercially available in the UK in the early 19th century, there is a long and rich history surrounding the preservation of tomatoes through canning across the globe. Hermetically sealing and sterilising the tomatoes with heat...