Tomato Juice

Tomato juice is a perennial favorite on the plane, but it can also be used in many ways on the ground. What you should pay attention to when buying and storing and what you can do with the vegetable juice is explained below.

Things to know about tomato juice

The tomato originally comes from South America, but it also thrives here and is easy to grow yourself. There are thousands of varieties that vary greatly in colour, size and taste. In this country, the large beefsteak tomato, the pear-shaped roma tomato and the small cocktail and vine tomatoes are mainly widespread. Tomato juice is usually made from Spanish or Italian fruits. Ripened under the southern sun, they become particularly aromatic. During production, the fruits are usually processed into a concentrate for cost reasons, which is later diluted with water to make the juice. Direct juice is obtained without this detour. Salt, spices, and often sugar complete the taste of tomato juice.

Purchasing and storage

Tomato juice from concentrate is usually available in cardboard packaging, direct juice is often available in glass bottles. Closed and stored in a place that is not too warm, both have a shelf life of up to a year, unless otherwise stated on the label. Once opened, keep the juice in the fridge and use it up quickly.
Tip: So that you can recognize spoilage, simply pour the juice from opaque packaging into glass jars. If you make tomato juice yourself, make sure the containers are perfectly clean. By the way, this is very easy. To do this, chop the fruit and remove the green stalk, boil it in a little water and pass the mass through a sieve to remove the tomato skin and the small seeds – done. If you want to preserve the tomato juice, simply boil it again briefly and bottle it while it is still hot.

Kitchen tips for tomato juice

Tomato juice enriches the diet in many ways. Spicy tomato juice tastes great on its own in summer or diluted as a refreshing drink. Incidentally, the spicy taste is also the reason why the juice is so popular on planes. The air pressure conditions change the aroma of food and drinks, making them bland. Tomato juice seasoned with salt and pepper is a welcome change. The fruity-fresh, hearty taste also unfolds very well in cocktails such as the well-known Bloody Mary. Tomato juice can also be used as a base for soups and sauces.