Pomodoro San Marzano D.O.P.
[400 g.]

Product Informatie
San Marzano tomatoes, a variety of plum tomatoes, are considered by many chefs to be the best sauce tomatoes in the world. The story goes that the first seed of the San Marzano tomato came to Campania in 1770, as a gift from the Kingdom of Peru to the Kingdom of Naples, and that it was planted in the area that corresponds to the present commune of San Marzano. They come from a small town of the same name near Naples, Italy, and were first grown in volcanic soil in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. The volcanic soil is believed to act as a filter for water impurities. Compared to the Roma Tomatoes with which most people are familiar, Marzano tomatoes are thinner and pointier in shape. The flesh is much thicker with fewer seeds, and the taste is much stronger, more sweet and less acidic. Many people describe the taste as bittersweet, like high-quality chocolate. Because of their high quality and origins near Naples, San Marzano tomatoes have been designated as the only tomatoes that can be used for Vera Pizza Napoletana. The name denotes both a point of origin and a variety of tomato. Canned Marzanos grown in Italy in compliance with Italian law will have the EU "DOP" emblem on the label.

Company Information
Solania is a company that exists since 1993 and is run by a Neapolitan family. For their products, they are constantly looking for the best growers of the San Marzano tomatoes. By its odor, color and taste a unique kind of tomato. The best tomatoes in this species are used and processed by Solania. In 1996 the San Marzano tomato was given the titel "Denominazione di Origine Protetta" (Protected Designation of Origin). This designation ensures that the products are from a particular region and that they are made by traditional methods. In 2002 Solania got the LAIQ award, which means a high appreciation for the quality of the products. Solania is affiliated with Legambiente, the company that grants these awards. All companies that are linked to Legambiente have special production procedures, guaranteeing the safety of the consumer. In 2003, the San Marzano tomato of Solania, was crowned by Slow Food, an organization dedicated to healthy and delicious food.




Typical nutrition value per 100 ml

Energetic value	17 kcal/71 kJ
Proteins	1,1 gram
Carbohydrates	3,0 gram
Fats	0,2 gram