This is what we call in Italian an 'Infamnia'. The top can says the tomatoes are San Marzanos, but there's no D.O.P. Without that certification, WTF are they actually - from Nana Min's backyard?
In the lawsuit it's alleged that the tomatoes don’t live up to the luxurious taste of genuine San Marzano tomatoes - which are favored in Italian cooking for their thicker wall, fewer seeds, and lower acidity, court records said. “San Marzano tomatoes are considered the Ferrari or Prada of canned tomato varieties. Loyalists say they are well worth the higher price tag compared to other Italian or domestically produced options,” the lawsuit stated.
“Defendant’s marketing and labeling of Cento San Marzanos as ‘Certified San Marzano’ tomatoes is false, misleading, and unfair,” the filing continued. “They lack the taste, consistency, and other physical characteristics associated by consumers with certified San Marzano Tomatoes.”
Cento says on its website that its San Marzano tomatoes are certified by Agri-Cert, an independent third-party agency, using strict guidelines created to regulate the variety in Italy. The luxe red fruits are given special protected status in the European Union, like other regional goods such as Champagne or Parmesan Cheese.
An independent consortium, Il Consorzio di Tutela del Pomodoro San Marzano DOP, verifies that fruits claiming to be San Marzano tomatoes are grown in the authentic region and meet proper criteria, the lawsuit explained.
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I try growing a dozen San Marzano tomato every season. I have about a 10% success rate getting them to grow fully to where they produce tomatoes. I had 11 germinated and up to 4 inches high this year. I now have 2 growing that are about 2 feet tall. One is dying and I will take it out in the next few days. I will drop a pepper in its place. San Marzano tomatoes make better sauces.
ReplyDeleteI always grow a heirloom tomato that a family friend brought back from relatives. Shaped like a pepper thick wall, few seeds and sweet. The juice is incredible great for fresh eating too. Unlike many tomatoes like Amish paste or other sauce tomatoes. I usually plant 8 dozen plants every year of five varieties. It's and addiction plus it keeps me out of the bars.
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