How to Tell If San Marzano Tomatoes Are Real
San Marzano tomatoes enjoy a good reputation. They are said to be sweeter, meatier, and less acidic than other canned plum tomatoes, which is why many people look for them for their sauces. Unfortunately, most of the San Marzano tomatoes you find in American grocery stores are scams .
According to Taste , a crazy 95% of tomatoes labeled San Marzanos are fake (yes, even this one ). You see, the name describes not only the type of tomato seeds used, but also the region in which they are grown, which is located in the volcanic soil near Vesuvius.
If you really want the real San Marzano tomatoes, search for the words “Tomato San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese Nocerino” and know that San Marzano is never sold cut, diced or mashed. They will also be expensive, as you would expect from Italian volcano tomatoes.
If you don’t feel like wasting extra dough on pizza sauce, don’t despair. We grow some pretty good tomatoes here in the US, including Redpack Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes and Muir Glen Whole Peeled Tomatoes , so forget about the fancy fakes and grab one of these.
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