msmofet: The original query was about making tomato sauce, and yes, I do either deseed beforehand, or strain after blending. As to raw tomatoes, as in sandwiches and salads, it's really not that difficult to deseed a tomato chunk or slice under a quick faucet rinse, and you do have more left than just the ring. Admittedly, I'll eat a tomato slice on a hamburger or BLT at a restaurant - with a restroom nearby where I can rinse my denture plate afterward. As for fiber, there much tastier forms - wheat germ or oatmeal for instance.