Whole Plum Italian Tomatoes Peeled with Puree Basil Leaf by Nina – 28 oz.

These tomatoes are the real deal, authentic D.O.P. certified San Marzano that are grown, processed and packed in Italy. Each can bears the European Union D.O.P. seal of authenticity in addition to the seal of the Cosorzio San Marzano, the governing agency that oversees the production of these very special tomatoes. Inside the can you will find uniform, tender, sweet, and peeled plum tomatoes in a substantial tomato puree. A leaf of Italian basil is the only seasoning. There is no added salt or other flavor additives. A half cup serving has only 24 mg of sodium. Every last drop will enhance all of your soups, stews and sauces. This tomato and nothing else is the official sauce for true Neapolitan pizza! Here are a few important facts when buying San Marzano tomatoes. The tomatoes are only sold in cans, either whole or in fillets, so jarred tomatoes or those that are labeled “puree,” “chopped,” “diced,” “sauce,” or “organic” are fraudulent. (The Cosorzio does not regulate organic labeling.) On the can, look for the words “”Pomodoro San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese Nocerino D.O.P.” and the symbols of the Cosorzio and the D.O.P., the latter of which identifies European regional food products that are protected by law. The Cosorzio also assigns a number to each can, labeled as “N° XXXXXXX.”