We all have at least one pack in the pantry. Let’s talk about the peeled tomatoeswhich are a must of Italian cuisine, the basic ingredient of many recipes. But among the shelves of supermarkets the choice is very vast and it is not always easy to understand which are the best. To give us a hand comes the Red shrimp testwhich has selected the best peeled peeled in the large retailers, tasted blindly (i.e. without knowing the brand) by chefs and sensorial analysis experts.
The panel evaluated 36 champions (21 crafts and 15 of the large -scale distribution) Tasting them both raw and cooked. The criteria on which analysis was based? Aspect, perfume, flavor, balance between acidity and sweetness, consistency, freshness and cleaning on the palate. In this article we report the ranking of the supermarket peeled, which the experts of the Red Gambero have purchased in the Roman stores.
The best peeled tomatoes of the supermarket
Arioli
In the first place in the ranking is Arioli, a brand known in the world of oil that also produces tomato preserves. The peeled, processed in Gragnano with Italian tomatoes and their juice, convince by consistency, clean aroma and balanced taste. Not only freshness and naturalness, but also a good balance between sweetness and acidity that makes them versatile in the kitchen. Format: 400 g (dripped weight 260 g) – Price: 0.79/1.30 €
Saviano – Camilla line
The Saviano pelators, in maxi 2.5 kg format, are designed for catering but are also found in some supermarkets. They strike for the excellent perfume, the cured processing and the firm and mature pulp. Coming from Puglia, Molise and Basilicata, they are also very expressive on the palate, with a round and well balanced taste. Format: 2500 g (bare weight 1700 g) – Price: 3.99 €
The stream
Historical Campania company, the stream stands out for olfactory cleaning, the fresh vegetable note and the good structure in the mouth. The tomatoes are processed in their juice with a touch of citric acid, for an intense and harmonious result. Ideal for any type of recipe.
Format: 400 g (dripped weight 260 g) – Price: 0.83 €
Graziella
Campania brand from the long tradition, Graziella works Italian tomatoes from four southern regions. If raw they are a little fibrous and delicate, in cooking they acquire complexity and full flavor, revealing a good choice.
Format: 400 g (bare weight 240 g) – Price: 0.83/1.30 €
Cirio
A great classic of Italian preservation. The Cirio peelates, made with 100% Italian tomatoes, convince for fresh taste, clean aromatic profile and sweet/acid balance. Not among the most intense, but reliable and perfect for long cooking.
Format: 800 g (bare weight 500 g) – Price: 1.99/2.19 €
Mutti
One of the most famous brands, Mutti works tomatoes from over 800 Italian farmers families. The peeled are intense to the nose, with harsh and fresh notes, a little unripe from raw but more balanced once cooked. A good choice, albeit less persistent in aroma than the first in the standings.
Format: 400 g (dripped weight 260 g) – Price: 0.89/1.50 €
The Red Gambero test shows that the quality is also found on the shelves of the supermarket, and that Campania continues to confirm the home of excellence of the “Pummarola”. If you are looking for peeled pelates that really exalt your sauces and pizzas, now you know where to start.
