Best Tomatoes For Pizza: A Guide for Chefs
Explore the best Italian tomatoes on the market - from fresh handpicked tomatoes to convenient canned options. Create authentic mouth-watering pizzas that your customers will love.
The secret to a perfect pizza lies in the sauce, so the choice of tomatoes is a make-or-break decision. You need to consider the price, delivery time, stocks, quantities, quality of product, taste and authenticity. Read on and learn how to pick the best Italian tomatoes that will take your pizza game and operations to a whole new level. Every bite will be packed with authentic Italian flavour that simply can’t be beaten.
San Marzano tomatoes are the gold standard of Italian cooking. Grown only in the volcanic soil of the Campania region, San Marzano tomatoes are renowned for their sweet, rich flavour, thick, juicy skin and low acidity. A firm favourite among pizza chefs, San Marzano tomatoes will give your pizza sauce an unrivalled burst of flavour and an authentic Italian touch.
Plum tomatoes (often referred to as Roma tomatoes) are another excellent choice for pizza sauce. Due to their plump, meaty texture, fewer seeds and reduced moisture content, they’re commonly blended into a rich paste that keeps your pizza toppings in place. Salvo offers a range of quality plum tomatoes in various forms at unbeatable prices.
The best canned tomatoes for pizza sauce
Choose canned tomatoes for a convenient, consistent option that helps to reduce costs. Cans typically have an extended shelf-life, so there’s less of a rush to use the products up!
Are there any other benefits that Italian restaurant owners may find from choosing canned tomatoes over fresh?
Rega Gold Canned Tomatoes
Available in: 6x 2.5Kg cans
A tried-and-tested favourite among pizza chefs, Rega Gold canned tomatoes are a top-of-the-range option that retains the delicious taste and texture of the famous San Marzano tomatoes. These peeled plum tomatoes are preserved to maintain their premium quality, so your pizza sauce will consistently deliver the same burst of flavour all year round.
Narello Peeled Plum Canned Tomatoes
Available in: 6x 2.5Kg cans
Narello Italian peeled tomatoes are another premium choice for your pizza sauce. If you’re a busy chef who’s struggling to keep up with demand without losing flavour, these are the tomatoes for you. Whether you're making traditional Neapolitan pizza or experimenting with new recipes, Narello canned tomatoes are an excellent choice for natural taste and freshness.
Pronto Fresco Pizza Sauce
Available in: 6x 800g cans
If you’re looking for the convenience of pre-made pizza sauce that tastes like it has been freshly prepared in-house, Pronto Fresco Pizza Sauce by Greci is a great option. Crafted with a blend of quality Italian tomatoes, fresh basil and Mediterranean herbs, this pizza sauce offers a quick and easy way to achieve an authentic pizza flavour. It's a brilliant time-saving alternative without sacrificing taste.
Pronto Fresco Polpa Fine
Available in: 2 x 5KG cases
Greci’s Polpa Di Pomodoro Fine is a smooth, creamy tomato pulp made with fresh, ripe tomatoes. If you’re looking to create the perfect smooth, rich pizza sauce - this is the tomato for you. Its high-quality flavour and silky texture are a must-have for high-end Italian restaurants.
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