Where volcanic earth shapes flavour
Grown in the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino, between Naples and Salerno, San Marzano tomatoes draw their character from fertile volcanic soils shaped by the landscape surrounding Mount Vesuvius. Their deep red colour, dense flesh and intense flavour have made this elongated tomato an emblem of southern Italian cooking all around the world.
That bond between tomato and territory is preserved by the European Union’s Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). San Marzano PDO tomatoes can only carry the name when they come from the designated production area and respect the traditions that define this variety.
Peeled and preserved in a velvety tomato sauce, Mutti San Marzano tomatoes remain juicy and substantial, with distinctive mineral notes, gentle sweetness and a subtle smoky nuance. A tomato whose flavour speaks unmistakably of the land where it was grown.
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From the volcanic soils of the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino comes a tomato whose mineral character and dense flesh are inseparable from its origin. Mutti harvests San Marzano tomatoes exclusively within this protected PDO area, to then quickly process them in Oliveto Citra to preserve their freshness, integrity and distinctive taste.
Whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, San Marzano
tomato juice.
Store Mutti PDO San Marzano Tomatoes at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Once opened keep refrigerated and consume within 5 days.
400g
Behind the scenes
Crush San Marzano tomatoes gently by hand for a rustic sauce, or let them soften whole over low heat. Their firm texture gives sauces body naturally, while their Umami and mineral character shine with simple seasoning and measured cooking.
Grown only within its protected area, Mutti San Marzano PDO tomatoes carries the imprint of volcanic soil, local growing traditions and a distinctive balance of sweetness, depth and dense flavour.
Let their character lead in pizza, pasta and slow-simmered sauces with basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. San Marzano tomatoes also pair beautifully with aubergine, mozzarella, and tender braised dishes.
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From timeless italian classics to contemporary creations, discover recipes that celebrate the unmistakable character of Mutti products and bring out the very best in every ingredient.
No. Mutti classic Peeled Tomatoes are made with carefully selected Italian plum tomatoes. Mutti also produces a dedicated San Marzano PDO product, clearly identified on the packaging and made exclusively with certified San Marzano tomatoes from the protected production area.
Mutti San Marzano PDO Tomatoes are grown exclusively in the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino area, between Naples and Salerno. Their origin within this defined production area is an essential requirement of their Protected Designation of Origin.
PDO stands for Protected Designation of Origin. It safeguards products whose defining characteristics are closely connected to a specific geographical area, including where they are grown and produced. For San Marzano tomatoes, that connection to origin is fundamental.
The area known as Agro Sarnese-Nocerino is shaped by fertile volcanic soils associated with the landscape around Mount Vesuvius. Together with the local climate and agricultural tradition, this environment contributes to the San Marzano tomato’s mineral character and distinctive depth of flavour.
San Marzano tomatoes have a fresh yet intense tomato flavour, with natural sweetness and distinctive mineral depth and Umami notes. Their dense, juicy flesh is complemented by subtle earthy and gently smoky nuances associated with their volcanic growing environment.
Their fleshy texture and balanced flavour make Mutti San Marzano Tomatoes particularly expressive in pizza, pasta sauces and traditional Italian recipes. They can be kept whole, crushed by hand or allowed to soften slowly into a rich sauce.
After selection, some San Marzano tomatoes are peeled and other are kept whole. Their removed tomato flesh is transformed into a velvety San Marzano sauce in which the whole tomatoes are immersed before the product is filled, sealed and pasteurised.
No. San Marzano and Baby Roma, or Datterini, are distinct tomato varieties. San Marzano PDO is also tied to a legally protected geographical origin in the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino in Italy, while Datterini are cultivated in many areas and recognised for their smaller size, delicate skin and pronounced sweetness.
