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INGREDIENTSSAN MARZANO TOMATOVegetable

San Marzano Tomato

Vegetable · Italian · Mediterranean · Global

Laden with concentrated glutamate, these elongated fruits harbor a refined acidity that cuts through heavy fats like a prism through light. Notes of apple and lemon dance above a grounded, fermented foundation, offering a structural elegance that remains the silent, essential backbone of the classic Mediterranean kitchen.

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01At a glance

RoleVegetable

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

ItalianMediterranean

Key compounds

GlutamateCitric-AcidMalic-Acid

02Pairs well with· 8

Parmesan Cheese

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Complementary·Fat

Complementary·Vegetable

Balsamic Vinegar

Complementary·Protein

Mozzarella Di Bufala

Complementary·Dairy

Complementary·Liquid

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

3.5

Salty

0.5

Sour

4.0

Bitter

0.5

Umami

2.0

Fat

0.5

Heat

0.0

Aroma· 0–10

Fruity7.4

apple

Citrus5.2

lemon

Fermented5.2

miso

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness6.2

Softness5.0

Density4.5

Fibrousness4.2

Crispness5.5

Chewiness3.0

freshcrunchywatery

04Aroma compounds· 4

Glutamate Citric-Acid Malic-Acid β-Damascenone

05Techniques that suit it

Blanch And Peel Slow Simmer Reduce Roast Confit Crush

06Common forms / preps

01

Whole

Peeled or unpeeled · essential for authentic Neapolitan pizza sauce and long-simmered regional ragùs.

02

Concassé

Peeled, seeded, and chopped · ideal for fresh pasta sauces and vibrant mediterranean bruschetta toppings.

03

Pureed

Passed through a food mill · standard base for smooth soups, tomato bisques, and refined vegetable veloutés.

04

Sun-Dried

Dehydrated intensity · intense umami addition for pasta salads, tapenades, and savory focaccia breads.

05

Roasted

Oven-browned halves · caramelizes natural sugars for rich, depth-heavy sauces and rustic pantry-style preparations.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

onion0.48 parsley0.47 garlic0.46 olive_oil0.46 bell_pepper0.44 black_pepper0.43 oregano0.42 bay_leaf0.40

Cuisine affinity

Mediterranean 0.50Latin American 0.47Eastern European 0.47South Asian 0.46Western & Atlantic 0.45

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San Marzano Tomato

Vegetable · Use as purchased