Mutti Datterini
Mutti
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Sweet, low-acid datterini cherry tomatoes in their juice from Mutti, good for a quick, bright pizza sauce with little cooking.
About the Mutti Datterini
Datterini are small, elongated cherry tomatoes named for their date-like shape, sweet and low in acid. Mutti packs them whole in their own juice, from the same long-established Italian brand as its polpa and passata.
They make a quick, bright sauce with little cooking, and hold their shape if you want whole tomatoes scattered over a pizza rather than a smooth base. A sweeter alternative to a plum-tomato sauce.
Specifications
Strengths
- Sweet, low-acid datterini for a bright sauce
- Hold their shape for a chunky topping
- From a trusted Italian brand
Watch for
- Sweeter than a classic plum sauce
- Cherry tomatoes, not a smooth base
- Not a San Marzano DOP
Common questions
What are datterini tomatoes good for on pizza?
Datterini are sweet, low-acid cherry tomatoes that make a quick, bright sauce with little cooking, or can be scattered whole over a pizza for bursts of sweetness. They are a lighter, sweeter alternative to a plum-tomato base.
Do I need to cook datterini before putting them on pizza?
No. Crush or halve them, season with salt and a little oil, and spread them raw so they cook on the pizza. Their natural sweetness means they need almost nothing added.
