Whole tomatoes are generally sold peeled, in either juice or puree. This is usually the highest quality tomato product. If your recipe calls for crushed, simply break the tomatoes up with your hands or fist as they go into the pot. Add the juices to the recipe when you need more bulk and tomato flavor.Likewise, can I substitute whole peeled tomatoes for diced tomatoes?
A can of whole tomatoes can be turned into anything else — diced, crushed, puréed, sauced. So if you have a pantry of whole tomatoes, you're good to go. On the other hand, you can't make diced tomatoes whole again.
Additionally, what can be substituted for crushed tomatoes? Unlike prepared spaghetti sauces, canned tomato sauce should list only tomatoes in the ingredients. Whole, diced, stewed, fresh and crushed tomatoes can all be pureed in a blender or food processor for a smooth, uniform sauce as well. Tomato paste is found in small cans or tubes and can be used as a tomato substitute.
In this regard, can I use diced tomatoes instead of crushed tomatoes in a recipe?
Crushed Tomatoes: The pieces are smaller than diced tomatoes, but not necessarily smooth and blended in a pureed way. If you use these instead of diced in a recipe that calls for diced, it can make the dish too acidic.
What is the difference between tomato puree and crushed tomatoes?
Tomato puree is blended and strained, so it is a smooth, thick liquid. Crushed tomatoes have chunks of tomato in the liquid from the crushing.
How do I make crushed tomatoes?
Score bottom of each tomato with an X and boil in water until skin pulls away, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Peel and quarter tomatoes, then pulse in a food processor until crushed. Tomatoes can be frozen up to 6 months.How many tomatoes in a 400g can of chopped tomatoes?
Use the following guidelines when substituting canned tomatoes for fresh: One 28-ounce can of tomatoes equals about 10 to 12 whole tomatoes, peeled (or about 2 pounds) One 14-1/2-ounce can of tomatoes equals 5 to 6 whole tomatoes, peeled (or about 1 pound)What is the difference between canned tomatoes and fresh tomatoes?
Canned tomatoes, compared to fresh, are: Cooked. As part of the canning process, they are fully cooked. The tomatoes to be canned are often vine ripened to a more ideal ripeness than retail tomatoes, and then immediately harvested, processed and canned.How do you get the metallic taste out of canned tomatoes?
You Should have use baking soda not baking powded. The last thing you want to add to a tomato sauce that has that tinny/metallic taste is another acid! NEVER add vinegar, lemon, or lime juice. The metallic taste is caused by a chemical reaction between the acidity of the tomatoes and the tin cans they were in.Can I use tomato sauce instead of crushed tomatoes in chili?
Tomato sauce is a more concentrated tomato flavor source than chopped or crushed tomatoes, but there is not reason why you can't substitute them - keeping in mind that you may end up with more liquid in your chili by using whole tomatoes.Can I use crushed tomatoes instead of stewed?
Stewed Tomatoes are just canned tomatoes with seasonings added. If a recipe calls for “Stewed Tomatoes”, you can use canned tomatoes instead. I'm not crazy about added ingredients, would rather add salt and onion myself so I stay away and buy just crushed or whole tomatoes. But I would use them in a pinch for sure. 
