The Untold Truth Of San Marzano Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a food staple that we often take for granted. From pizza and pasta to soups and stews, there's a whole lot that can be done with a simple tomato. Sometimes, though, a typical tomato won't do: a number of artisan dishes require only the best fruits on the market. For many chefs, that perfect specimen is the San Marzano.

San Marzano tomatoes are a variety known for their unique shape, thick flesh, and robust taste. But what makes them so good? Why is the Italian government so interested in regulating them? Stick around for the answers to these questions and more. This is the untold truth about San Marzano tomatoes.

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A name protected by law | 0:00
They originate from Southern Italy | 1:29
Many grow around Mt Vesuvius | 2:39
They have fewer seeds | 3:47
Less acidic than other tomatoes | 4:58
Required to make Neapolitan pizza | 6:00
Canned tomatoes over fresh ones | 7:27
Hold the calcium chloride | 8:41
They're a little pricey | 9:53
Fraudulent versions do exist | 10:50
You can grow your own | 11:45

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