San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes
What is San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes?
San Marzano tomatoes are a specific variety of plum tomato grown in the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino region of Italy, near Mount Vesuvius. They are known for their firm, meaty texture and fewer seeds. After harvesting, they are typically peeled and often packed in their own juice or puree.
Is San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes vegan?
San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes a major allergen?
Tomatoes are not one of the 9 major allergens.
What is San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes used for?
San Marzano tomatoes are prized for their rich, sweet flavor and are often used in Italian cuisine, especially for sauces, soups, and pizza.
Is San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes safe?
Tomatoes are a source of vitamins and antioxidants like lycopene.
Why it's used
San Marzano tomatoes are prized for their rich, sweet flavor and are often used in Italian cuisine, especially for sauces, soups, and pizza. Manufacturers use them to provide an authentic, high-quality tomato taste and texture in prepared pasta sauces, pizza sauces, and canned tomato products.
Health notes
Tomatoes are a source of vitamins and antioxidants like lycopene. The FDA considers tomatoes and tomato products to be generally recognized as safe (GRAS). While generally considered healthy, no specific regulatory evaluations or limits are set for this specific variety of tomato by bodies like JECFA or EFSA.
Allergen info
Tomatoes are not one of the 9 major allergens. They do not contain gluten.
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