Hunt's Tomatoes, Crushed

Hunt's Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz) is a pantry staple you’ll find on the canned tomato aisle alongside other canned tomatoes, tomato paste, pasta sauces and packaged Italian ingredients. It is commonly shelved near other Hunt’s products and mainstream tomato brands, within easy reach of pasta, rice and boxed meal items to encourage quick sauce-building. This product suits quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays when home cooks batch tomato sauces, and emergency or storm-prep lists because it’s shelf-stable and multipurpose. Hunt’s positions itself as a trustworthy, all-American tomato brand — heritage-minded, value-oriented and aimed at home cooks who want dependable, vine-ripened flavor without fuss. Label calls like “No artificial preservatives” and “Proudly Grown” create a “natural” halo, but there’s no organic certification or child-focused marketing; the appeal is practical and family-friendly rather than premium or artisanal. In plain terms, these tomatoes are canned and heated, crushed into a thick, pourable texture and preserved with a little salt and citric acid to hold color and acidity. Sensory notes: bright, vibrant red color, a rustic crushed texture that sits between chunks and puree, and a fresh tomato aroma with a tangy finish; sugars taste mild and natural. Packaging is a 28 oz metal can that you open with a can opener; ritual use is simple — pour into a saucepan, simmer with aromatics, or add directly to soups, stews, chilis and casseroles. Nutrition highlights from the label include about 50 calories, 310 mg sodium and 5 g sugars, reflecting a straightforward, versatile canned tomato product.