Tinned tomatoes

[Mallaig]

I find that when cooking with tinned tomatoes the result is a very acid sharp taste How can i neutralize or disguise this taste.

[BBWCHATT]

Mallaig have you tried adding a small amount of sugar?

[shivvy]

I totally agree Mallaig although other people don't seem to notice it.
What I usually do (depending on the recipe) is to add creme fraiche/soured cream near the end of cooking. Give it a go and see what you think.

[ratbag66]

As the first respondant says, sugar will do the trick. I always add 1 heaped teaspoon of sugar for every large tin of toms.

[JanL]

It is sugar that you are supposed to use. I only found this out the other day. I have a new colleague at work and they are Italian and told me that you should always put a little sugar in with tinned tomatoes

[lynlockwood]

cook them slowly with onions and garlic

[Alibobs]

I agree with the sugar tip - it also makes the tomatoes taste more tomatoey- as strange as that sounds

[heathfield]

Strangely, adding salt will actually kill a lot of the bitterness. The problem is that the quantity is quite critical, and will vary slightly depending on which make of tomatoes you use. You'd have to experiment.

[johnant]

Sugar is definitely the answer!

[Davyallnight]

Try adding a little cream, creme fraiche or yoghurt

[samgaz]

Sugar is spot on !! Takes the bitterness right out.,

[str]

Definately suger, but make it brown

[Davyallnight]

If you would rather not use sugar I have actually done this today and I can recommend a few drops of Worcester Sauce. It really takes the bitterness away and is more healthier than sugar.