Italianavera San Marzano DOP Peeled Tomatoes
Italianavera San Marzano DOP Peeled Tomatoes are the "Gold Standard" of Italian pantry staples, renowned globally for their exceptional quality and traditional heritage. Grown in the fertile, sun-drenched volcanic soil of the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino region near Naples, these tomatoes are harvested at peak ripeness to ensure a balanced, sweet flavor with naturally low acidity. Hand-handled with extreme care due to their delicate thin skins, each tomato is peeled and preserved in its own rich juice to bring the authentic taste of an Italian cucina directly to your kitchen.
Features
- D.O.P. Certified Authenticity: Carries the Protected Designation of Origin status, guaranteeing the tomatoes are grown and processed in their native Campania region according to strict traditional standards.
- Distinctive Anatomy: Characterized by an elongated shape, thick, meaty flesh, and a remarkably low seed count, which results in a smooth, luxurious texture.
- Volcanic Terroir: The mineral-rich soil surrounding Mount Vesuvius imparts a unique, nuanced sweetness and complex aroma that generic varieties cannot replicate.
- Pure Ingredients: Contains 100% Italian San Marzano DOP tomatoes and tomato juice, with nothing else added to interfere with the natural flavor.
Benefits
- Superior Culinary Performance: The dense flesh and lack of excess water make these tomatoes ideal for creating thick, vibrant sauces that cling perfectly to pasta and pizza dough.
- Versatile Gourmet Base: Whether used for a 15-minute bright Pomodoro or a slow-simmered, 3-hour meat ragù, these tomatoes melt effortlessly into a velvety base.
- Award-Winning Pedigree: Chosen by world-class pizzaiolos and authorized by the Academy of True Neapolitan Pizza (AVPN) as the only variety allowed for authentic Neapolitan pizza.
- High Nutritional Value: A naturally low-calorie, vegan-friendly ingredient that is rich in flavor without the need for added sugars or heavy spices.
Package Contents: 1 x Tin of Italianavera San Marzano DOP Peeled Tomatoes (Net Weight: 400g).
Directions
- Classic Preparation: For a traditional sauce, sauté garlic in extra virgin olive oil, add the tomatoes (crushing them by hand for better texture), and simmer with fresh basil and sea salt.
- Pizza Topping: Use raw, hand-crushed tomatoes as a base for Margherita pizza to preserve their fresh, sun-ripened aroma.
- Cooking Tip: Add basil and Parmesan only at the end of cooking to maintain their bright, aromatic profiles.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer to a non-metallic container (like a glass jar), refrigerate, and consume within 2–3 days.
Nutritional Information (per 100g)
| Energy |
96 kJ / 23 kcal |
| Fat |
0.5g |
| Carbohydrates |
3.0g – 3.7g |
| Protein |
1.2g |
| Salt |
0.02g – 0.1g |
Keywords
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