2007-09-01 06:32:21 · 6 answers · asked by george 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
It's not, but the peel can be bitter sometimes.
2007-09-01 06:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by Dominic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't absolutely necessary but it is easy enough to do. Bring a pan of water to a boil. Place a large bowl of Ice water on the counter next to the boiling water. Carefully place the tomatoes one by one in the boiling water (use a slotted spoon) for about 15 to 30 seconds each then remove and place immediately in the ice water. The peels will come right off with very little effort.
2007-09-01 06:43:26 · answer #2 · answered by Rob P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not necessary but it makes it easier and better when cooking, this way you wont find the peel in your food ,it is all a matter of preference.
2007-09-01 06:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by bornfree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually there are canned tomatoes in the market that are not yet peeled. during canning, the product should be sterilized/ pasteurized first to ensure its safety and shelf life, and upon the thermal processing/ canning of tomatoes, the pulp partly separates from the meat itself due to high temperature. but then they are packed in cans with the pulp.
2007-09-01 23:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by teresa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a guess, but i imagine that leaving in the peels might make it bitter.
2007-09-01 06:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because once you've canned them, it's impossible to peel them without taking them out again ... then you have to re-can them! I hope that helps you!!
2007-09-01 06:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋