Canned Tomatoes There are numerous debates regarding tomatoes, involving discussions on whether they are fruits or vegetables. Indeed, tomatoes are botanically classified as berries, but they are commonly considered vegetables. Tomatoes can be canned easily and successfully, and later used as side dishes. The information presented on the package reflects that canned tomatoes are of Canadian choice. This means that people prefer eating natural vegetables preserved in cans and mainly used when fresh tomatoes are unavailable. “Canada choice” information provided on the label correlates with the current food consumption trends in the country, where the popularity of natural foods and veganism is increasing. Tomato Juice Tomato juice is obtained by squeezing tomatoes and adding salt for preservation purposes. Even though the popularity of vegetable juices is gradually decreasing in Canada, the information on the Heinz tomato juice package depicts that it is made of fresh tomatoes with no additives, contains 25 mg of lycopene and two full servings of vegetables in every 250 ml, and shows a connection with the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This information reflects such trends as the packaging connection, the cleaner label, and the intersection of health and convenience. Tomato Ketchup Ketchup is also made of tomatoes but with added vinegar, sugar, and spices. This particular Heinz Ketchup package is very laconic, and only depicts some information about the company, and does not reflect any food consumption trends. Sundried Tomatoes Sundried tomatoes preserved in oil are not as popular as canned tomatoes or ketchup. This Unico package only states that tomatoes are from the Mediterranean, which reflects on such food consumption trends as gourmet convenience and cleaner labels. Section 1 Canned tomatoes Ingredients: tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, calcium chloride, citric acid. Tomato juice Ingredients: tomato juice, salt. Tomato ketchup Sundried tomatoes Ingredients: sundried tomatoes, sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, herbs (oregano, mint) Citric Acid, Sodium metabisulphite. Section 2 For canned tomatoes, a citric acid ingredient is chosen for further analysis. It is a micro food component that belongs to the group of organic acids. Citric acid impacts flavor and tartness and is used as an antimicrobial agent in this case. Obviously, the tomato juice ingredient was chosen in the Heinz tomato juice product. In this case, it is a source of water, the macro food component. The water’s main function in tomato juice is to absorb macromolecules, such as proteins and polysaccharides. Tomato juice is also a source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C that is considered a natural preservative. For ketchup, garlic powder as the micro food component is chosen. Garlic powder is used in this product for flavoring to nurture it with the taste and aroma. For sundried tomatoes, extra virgin oil is selected as a macro food component, fat, in particular. Extra virgin oil’s primary functions in this product constitute the reduction of oxidative rancidity, assuring proper storage of dried tomatoes, and hydrogenation. Section 3 Calcium chloride is chosen among the additives listed on the canned tomatoes’ package. Ca