When you dry tomatoes, you'll be surprised at how much salt is in them.
There's lots of natural MSG in tomatoes. I don't think it's harmful like the copious amounts of industrial MSG in fast food, but it does enhance flavor.
If you have sore joints or muscles, you might want to try to eliminate the night shade family of plants and tomatoes for a couple of weeks. Drink lots of water and eat lots of dark greens and see if it clears up.
A lot of seniors are on meds that can change diet and see results. I don't know if that's you, or any in your family, but it's a very common correctable condition JFYI and anyone reading this.
