Rega DOP San Marzano Tomatoes

San Marzano tomatoes are Italy's favourite tomatoes for pizza bases and pasta sauces. Rega San Marzano tomatoes are grown in the particularly fertile volcanic soil at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. Bursting with flavour and rich in vitamins, San Marzano tomatoes are a staple in nearly every Italian kitchen.

We also have Italianavera DOP San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes to buy here.

Also known as pomodori pelati (literally "peeled tomatoes"), San Marzano tomatoes are grown in a small area around Naples. The variety has been awarded a DOP by the EU, which specifies the precise cultivar, processing method and region in which the tomatoes can be grown. Learn more in our guide to San Marzano tomatoes.

What is san marzano tomatoes?

• San Marzano tomatoes are prized in Italian cuisine.
• Grown in fertile volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius.
• Bursting with flavour and rich in vitamins.
• Ideal for pizza bases and pasta sauces.
• Awarded DOP status, ensuring quality and authenticity.

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Ingredients: whole peeled tomatoes, tomato puree.

Storage: once opened, pour the product into a container for food, keep in the fridge at 4°C and use within 2 days.

• Italy's favourite tomatoes for pasta sauces
• Only grown in a small area around Naples
• Sweet flavour and rich in vitamins
• Thick flesh
• Crush and use for pizza

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What's so special about San Marzano tomatoes?

San Marzano tomatoes are grow in a small area around Naples. They are prized in Italy and across the world for their thick flesh and sweet flavour. The tomatoes also have a lower water content and fewer seeds than some others, which makes them a great choice for canning and using whole in rich tomato pasta and pizza sauces.

What's the difference between San Marzano tomatoes and regular tomatoes?

San Marzano is a type of plum tomato. Their shape, flavour and texture is what sets them aside from other tomato varieties, and they are a staple in kitchens across the world. The sweet flavour of these tomatoes make them a great addition to pasta and pizza sauces. 

What does REGA DOP mean?

San Marzano tomatoes boast a Protected Designation of Origin status (DOP, or sometimes written as PDO – Denominazione d'Origine Protetta) which specifies the precise cultivar, processing method and region in which the tomatoes can be grown. In order to qualify as a San Marzano DOP, the tomato must be grown within a designated area around Naples. The DOP also refers to tinned, preserved tomatoes – not the fresh ones. Rega is the brand name of this particular variety of San Marzano tomatoes.