How do folks make sun dried tomatoes without bacteria or bugs ruining the tomatoes?

Question

That’s pretty much the post, I have always eaten them without knowing how they are safe to eat.

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Answer 1

They’re treated with salt before being laid out to dry. Then since they’re losing vast amounts of their water during the process, they’re less hospitable environments for bacteria to grow. Between losing so much water and containing a bunch of salt, bacteria really don’t have a chance.