The San Marzano tomato is a highly prized tomato variety, native to the Campania region of Italy, especially the area around the city of Naples. It is known for its unique flavour, elongated shape and thin skin.

What makes it unique?

Taste: The San Marzano tomato has a sweetly tart flavor, with low acidity compared to other tomato varieties. This makes it ideal for use in sauces, as its flavor is concentrated when cooked. It has a meaty texture, with few seeds and a high pulp content, making it perfect for making purees and thick sauces.

Appearance: This tomato has an elongated and slightly pointed shape. Its skin is thin and vibrant red. Generally, they are smaller than traditional tomatoes, which means that the flavor is more concentrated in each one.

Culinary use: It is especially famous for its use in Neapolitan pizza, but it is also widely used in the preparation of pasta sauces and other traditional Italian dishes. In fact, San Marzano tomato sauce is essential in many Italian recipes for its sweetness and smoothness.

Denomination of Origin: There are San Marzano DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) tomatoes that guarantee that the product comes from a specific area and has been grown according to local traditions. This ensures that the flavour and quality are of the highest quality, with a deep connection to the Naples region.

Variety: Although the name "San Marzano" can be found in many places, not all tomatoes labeled this way are authentic San Marzano DOP. The original version, grown in the volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius, is more expensive and difficult to find outside of Italy.

Find it in Biribox from the famous Mutti brand in the form of peeled tomatoes with a protected designation of origin that are only grown in the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino area. This indication of origin distinguishes those foods whose quality and characteristics depend fundamentally and exclusively on the territory in which they are grown or produced, and which cannot be obtained anywhere else. The production process is short to ensure that the product retains the freshness and flavour that distinguishes freshly picked tomatoes.

In short, the San Marzano tomato is an Italian culinary gem, prized for its exceptional flavour, ideal for sauces and other traditional dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. If you ever get the chance to try it, it's an experience not to be missed!