Tomato

More than three hundred varieties are grown in Italy – the few featured here are simply those whose seed is readily available in the UK.… Read More »How Many Tomato Varieties Are There In Italy?

Mutti tomatoes are primarily grown in northern Italy, in the Emilia-Romagna region. Additional varieties are grown in the south in Puglia and Campania. Where are… Read More »Are Mutti Tomatoes Grown In Italy?

Add Some Baking Soda If your tomato sauce is too acidic and verging on bitter, turn to baking soda, not sugar. Yes, sugar might make… Read More »How Do You Make Tomato Sauce Less Acidic?

Place as many tomatoes into a zippered freezer bag (do not use a non-freezer bag). Close the zipper almost to the end then choose 5… Read More »How Do You Preserve San Marzano Tomatoes?

Submerge each tomato under the juice and then use a masher (or your hand) to crush the tomatoes one by one. Do San Marzano tomatoes… Read More »How Do You Crush The Whole San Marzano Tomatoes?

Metallic taste is due to the tannins in the tomato pomace and skins. A pinch of baking soda will alleviate the problem. How can I… Read More »How Do You Get The Metallic Taste Out Of Canned Tomatoes?

The Best Tomatoes for Pizzas Plum tomatoes are ideal for making pizza sauce. Actually, the best tomatoes for pizza sauce are ones below Mt. Vesuvius’… Read More »What Tomatoes Should I Buy For Pizza?

Whole peeled tomatoes break down more slowly, making them perfect for slow-simmered sauces, stews and soups. Will whole peeled tomatoes break down? Whole Peeled Tomatoes… Read More »Do Whole Tomatoes Break Down In Sauce?

The Cento production plant is located in the San Marzano region in Campania, Italy, approximately 22 miles southeast of the town of Naples. The plant… Read More »Where Does Cento Get Their Tomatoes?

Tomato sauce is essentially any dish that could benefit from intense flavor. Typically it is used as a base ingredient to thicken, add color and… Read More »What Is Tomato Sauce Used For?