Ristoris sun-dried tomatoes in sunflower seed oil come in a 3100 ml glass jar holding 2.9 kg of ready-to-use product, packed in cartons of 4 jars (11.6 kg in total). Selected dried tomatoes are preserved in sunflower seed oil, ready for antipasti, side dishes, panini and focaccia fillings in professional kitchens.
What Are Sun-Dried Tomatoes?
Drying tomatoes is one of the oldest preservation techniques of the Mediterranean: ripe summer tomatoes are halved, salted and dried until they lose most of their water, concentrating sugars, acidity and umami. The result is an intense, sweet-savoury ingredient that brings tomato flavour to the kitchen all year round. Preserved in oil, the tomatoes stay soft and ready to use straight from the jar.
Origins and Tradition
Sun-drying the late-summer tomato harvest is a rural tradition of southern Italy, where tomatoes were laid out on racks and preserved for the winter pantry. A classic dish built on this ingredient is the insalata pantesca of Pantelleria, which combines potatoes, tuna, capers, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, red onion and oregano.
The Ristoris Brand
Ristoris SRL, based in Broni in the province of Pavia, is an Italian company specialised in vegetable preserves and specialities for the food service sector. Raw materials are carefully selected, giving preference to Italian origin, and processed in facilities certified to international ISO, BRC and IFS standards. The range covers tomatoes, olives, artichokes, mushrooms, sauces and many other professional pantry staples.
Organoleptic Profile
Deep red colour, soft and fleshy texture, intense concentrated tomato flavour with a balanced sweet-savoury note. The neutral sunflower seed oil preserves the tomatoes without masking their character, and the seasoned oil can be reused in the same preparation.
Technical Specifications
Glass jar of 3100 ml containing 2.9 kg of product in sunflower seed oil, carton of 4 jars (11.6 kg per carton). EAN code 8056515265793, Ristoris item 001520. Ambient product: store in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct light; once opened, refrigerate at 0-4 °C and keep the tomatoes covered with oil.
Professional Uses in the Kitchen
Cut into strips for pasta dishes, salads and grain bowls; blend with capers, olives and a little of their oil for a red pesto; serve whole on antipasti platters and bruschetta; chop into fillings for focaccia, panini and savoury cakes. A practical antipasto portion is 40-50 g per person, so one jar yields roughly 60 portions.
Common Mistakes
Never leave the opened jar at room temperature with tomatoes emerging from the oil: exposed pieces oxidise and dry out. Do not bake them on pizza from the start at full oven temperature, as they burn and turn bitter; add them mid-bake or after baking. Do not discard the seasoned oil: filtered, it is excellent for dressings and marinades.
Pairings
Sun-dried tomatoes pair naturally with capers, Taggiasca olives, grilled artichokes, anchovies, tuna, burrata and fresh goat cheese. They enrich red pesto, savoury tarts, sandwiches and grain salads with concentrated Mediterranean flavour.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery in Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution in the regions of Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). As an ambient product it travels without cold chain and is ideal for stocking up.
Who Is It For
Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, caterers, sandwich bars and Italian grocery stores, as well as private customers who cook in volume. The 3100 ml food service format lowers the cost per portion and reduces packaging waste compared with small retail jars.
