Eat Wholesome San Marzano DOP
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Certified San Marzano DOP plum tomatoes grown in the volcanic soil south of Naples, low in seeds and sweet enough to need almost nothing added.
About the Eat Wholesome San Marzano DOP
Eat Wholesome San Marzano DOP are certified plum tomatoes grown in the volcanic soil of the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino area south of Naples, the protected home of the real San Marzano. Low in seeds and naturally sweet, they need almost nothing added to make a balanced raw sauce.
The DOP seal traces them to that specific region and variety, which is what separates certified San Marzano from the many cans that borrow the name. For a traditional Neapolitan pizza where the sauce is uncooked, this is the kind of can that lets the tomato do the work.
Specifications
Strengths
- Certified San Marzano DOP from near Naples
- Sweet and low in seeds, needs little seasoning
- Ideal for a traditional raw Neapolitan sauce
Watch for
- Costs more than standard canned tomatoes
- Whole peeled, so needs hand-crushing
- DOP supply can be seasonal
Common questions
What makes San Marzano DOP tomatoes special?
They are a specific plum tomato variety grown in the volcanic soil of a protected zone southeast of Naples, certified by a consortium seal. The result is a sweet, low-acid, low-seed flesh that makes a balanced raw sauce with just salt. The DOP mark is your assurance it is the real thing, not a look-alike.
How do I know if San Marzano tomatoes are real DOP?
Look for the DOP consortium seal and a serial number on the can, plus wording tracing them to the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino area. Cans that say only San Marzano style or San Marzano variety without the DOP mark are not certified. Eat Wholesome carries the certification.
