Family owned since 1874. Pastene Kitchen Ready Tomatoes: Pastene Kitchen Ready tomatoes are packed from 100% fresh California tomatoes, not from concentrate! They are made from sun-ripened tomatoes that are harvested once a year at peak ripeness, steam-peeled, crushed, and fresh-packed within 5 hours of being picked. We then add puree, crafted from the same fresh tomatoes, to make a naturally thick, sweet product that is ideal for sauces, soups, and stews. For generations, our tomatoes have been the trusted, flavorful secret ingredient that turns meals into memories. Not a sodium free food. Pastene pure. Chef's choice.