Difference between revisions of "Tomatoes"

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1 lb fresh tomatoes = 1 14.5-oz can of drained diced tomatoes + 1 T of drained juice
Calcium chloride added to some canned tomatoes helps tomatoes retain firm texture, so may need extra smooshing to break them down
28-oz can of diced tomatoes = 2-1/2 cups of drained tomato solids
28-oz can of whole tomatoes = 1-3/4 cups of drained tomato solids

A type of plum tomato grown near Naples, Italy -- supposedly in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius
Canned Marzanos grown in Italy in compliance with Italian law will have the EU "DOP" emblem on the label.
Read the label carefully and look for the EU "DOP" (Denominazione d'Origine Protetta) emblem; even tomatoes labeled as "San Marzanos" may not be the real deal.
Brands of canned San Marzano tomatoes include LaValle, Francesconi, La Bella, Coluccio, Sclafani, Cento, Cirio, and Vanita.
Apparently, Food & Wine magazine named LaValle San Marzanos the best in a taste test.

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 * 28-oz can of diced tomatoes = 2-1/2 cups of drained tomato solids
 * 28-oz can of whole tomatoes = 1-3/4 cups of drained tomato solids
+== San Marzano tomatoes ==
+* A type of plum tomato grown near Naples, Italy -- supposedly in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius
+* Canned Marzanos grown in Italy in compliance with Italian law will have the EU "DOP" emblem on the label.
+* Read the label carefully and look for the EU "DOP" (Denominazione d'Origine Protetta) emblem; even tomatoes labeled as "San Marzanos" may not be the real deal.
+* Brands of canned San Marzano tomatoes include LaValle, Francesconi, La Bella, Coluccio, Sclafani, Cento, Cirio, and Vanita.
+* Apparently, Food & Wine magazine named LaValle San Marzanos the best in a taste test.
+=== References ===
+* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Marzano_tomato
+* http://www.thecitycook.com/cooking/articles/fab/000021