Rega San Marzano DOP Tomato Pack of 4 (400g Each), Imported From Italy

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Salt - Season any food really brings out the flavors. Over salting is not good but under salting results in bland tasting food. You can start with half the quantity but then taste and adjust to bring out the sweet flavors of this San Marzano sauce. Cento Certified San Marzano Tomatoes are certified by an independent third-party agency, Agri-Cert In 1985, Bioagricert became the first body accredited by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture for the certification and control of vegetable, animal, and processed organic products. In 1993 Bioagricert was recognized by the Ministry of Agricultural Politics as Authorized National Body for the Control and Certification of Organic Productions. Bioagricert is also notably recognized as the first Italian organization working to promote the organic culture in countries outside Europe. Today, Bioagricert works throughout Italy as well as many countries throughout Europe, Asia, South America, and North America as an authority in food inspection and certification., and produced with the proper method to ensure superior quality. From seed to shelf, our tomatoes are monitored and held to the highest of our standards. This certification guarantees that consumers buy genuine San Marzanos only tomatoes, regarded as the best-canned tomatoes in the world. How to Guarantee Authenticity Incorporating these tomatoes into your cooking recipes can elevate your dishes' overall quality and taste. Their distinct characteristics make them a sought-after ingredient among chefs and food enthusiasts. Decoding the 'DOP' Label When purchasing canned San Marzano tomatoes, choose those that are whole or peeled, as they are likely to be of higher quality than diced or crushed tomatoes. Look for a bright red color and firm texture, which are indicators of freshness.

They may be grown from San Marzano seeds but they will not have the distinctive flavor, texture and balance as the tomatoes grown in the specified region in Italy. Final thoughts What makes this type of tomato special comes down to both the tomato strain and the production methods.San Marzano tomatoes are indeterminate, which means that they will continue to produce fruit all season long rather than all at once. Flavor: How did the tomatoes taste? Did they taste fresh? Did they have that distinctive San Marzano flavor: sweet and not too acidic? Are there any other additional tastes coming through—good or bad?

Nicola first explored cooking as a career when training at Leiths, before spending the next decade in Finance. However... after a stage as a chef at a London Michelin-starred restaurant, Nicola saw the incredible ingredients available only to chefs. And wanted access to them herself. So Sous Chef was born. They're grown in a small area of Italy between Naples and Salerno where they have DOP status. DOP status is the Italian abbreviation for Protected Designation of Origin. If a food is labeled DOP in Italy it means that it's a regionally produced food that is preserved and protected by the government as superior to all other varieties produced in different regions. What makes these tomatoes so special? Their meaty flesh and minimal seeds are key for cooking tomato sauces, where water is evaporated out as the sauce simmers. The less water to lose, the more tomato flavor you keep! Since Campania is the home of pizza Napoletana and the historic center of pasta production in Italy, it makes sense that farmers here would be especially focused on tomatoes for sauce. The San Marzano tomato was first bred in the small town of San Marzano sul Sarno, one of the 16 towns that make up the current Agro Sarnese-Nocero region, in the early 1900s, and has been a favorite here for more than 100 years.San Marzano is a type of plum tomato. Their shape, flavour and texture is what sets them aside from other tomato varieties, and they are a staple in kitchens across the world. The sweet flavour of these tomatoes make them a great addition to pasta and pizza sauces. The volcanic soil around Mount Vesuvius gives these tomatoes a unique flavor and texture, making them highly sought after by chefs and food enthusiasts around the world. The Rega brand is known for its commitment to quality and authenticity, ensuring that each can of San Marzano DOP Tomato is of the highest quality. These tomatoes have a huge reputation and boast a Protected Designation of Origin status (DOP, or sometimes written as PDO - Denominazione d'Origine Protetta) which specifies the precise cultivar, processing method and region in which the tomatoes can be grown. Many say that these specifications do indeed make San Marzano the best tomatoes you can buy. The reason why there are so few true San Marzano brands? The DOP-designated area for San Marzanos encompasses a relatively limited number of small plots. To make true Neapolitan pizza, according to the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, you must use San Marzano tomatoes.