8 x San Marzano Tinned Tomatoes DOP 400g
Brand: Agrigenus
Weight per tin: 400g Pack size: 4 tins Said to be the
best tinned tomatoes money can buy, San Marzano plum tomatoes are
unsurpassed for cooking as they have fewer seeds and firmer,
meatier flesh. They cook down faster and retain a richer and
sweeter flavour making them perfect for pasta and pizza sauces. The
Italians love them so much they conferred on the San Marzano a
'protected designation of origin' (DOP) status, such as is also
enjoyed by Stilton cheese and the sparkling wines of the Champagne
region. This recognized and protected variety comes from the town
of San Marzano in the Campania region of southern Italy above the
toe of the boot. People who have tasted the native tomatoes grown
in the volcanic soils claim that they can tell the difference
between tomatoes grown there and those grown elsewhere. The rich
volcanic soil from Mount Vesuvius gives the tomato its distinct
richness and depth of flavour. In fact, they are the only tomato
that can be used for a true, recognized Neapolitan pizza! For an
easy delicious pasta sauce they can simply be squeezed down by hand
and added to a 'soffritto' the sautéed mix of finely chopped
onions, carrots and celery which make the base of any tomato sauce.
Our producer - Agrigenus Our tomatoes are produced by Agrigenus, an
agricultural co-operative near Naples in the Campania region known
for its fertile soils and in particular the world famous San
Marzano DOP tomato. Agrigenus have been accredited with 'Slow Food'
Presidium status for their commitment to practicing small-scale and
sustainable production of quality foods, as well as maintaining
ethical cultivation and processing methods. There are more than 200
Italian Slow Food Presidia in Italy involving more than 1600
small-scale producers: fishers, butchers, shepherds, cheese makers,
bakers and pastry chefs. The slow food movement works to protect
the environment, defend food biodiversity, promote sustainable
agriculture and support small-scale food producers, valuing their
traditional knowledge.
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Price:
25.00
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