Among the dozens of packs that crowd the shelves of supermarkets, distinguishing a good tomato peeled from a mediocre one can become a company. The red shrimp has thought of clarity, which subjected to a rigorous blind taste 15 brands of large retailers (the champions analyzed, in total, are 36, since they also include 21 artisan brands)
Arioli, well known name in the oil sector, that also established itself in the world of preserves with a product judged excellent in every respect, to stand out on all.
The panel of tastings – composed of chefs and specialists in sensory analysis – evaluated both raw peeled and after cooking, based on precise criteria: from the visual appearance to the perfume, from the balance between sweetness and acidity to the consistency of the pulp. The best peeled tomatoes found in supermarkets were selected on this base, with particular attention to the quality of the ingredients and to the loyalty to the taste of the fresh product.
Arioli has obtained first place thanks to a series of quality that make it a product higher than the average. Its peeled are processed in the Gragnano plant with Italian tomatoes immersed in their natural juice, and are capable of ensuring a clear aroma, a pleasant consistency and a gustatory balance that makes them versatile and suitable for multiple preparations. Freshness and cleaning on the palate have been highlighted as distinctive characteristics, able to enhance even the simplest recipes.
Proposed in the 400 grams format (260 grams drained weight), the product ranks in an affordable price range – between 0.79 and 1.30 euros – confirming the fact that excellence must not necessarily have a high cost. The quality of the raw material and the care in the transformation are reflected in a result that has fully convinced the tasting and given to Arioli the primacy in the large -scale distribution ranking.
The rest of the ranking
Next to the winner, Gambero Rosso reported five other deserving brands, including Saviano – Camilla line, produced in large formats designed for catering but also available in retail points. Of Apulian origin, Molise and Lucanian, these peeled struck for accurate processing and round taste. Also excellent is the test of La Torrente, a Campania company that has distinguished itself for olfactory cleaning and a fresh vegetable note, in addition to consistency in the mouth.
Among the historical names, Graziella stands out, with tomatoes processed by crops of southern Italy: raw are delicate, but in cooking they release a full and enveloping flavor. Cirio, synonymous with tradition, confirms its reliability by offering a clean aromatic profile and a good taste structure, particularly suitable for slow cooking. Finally, Mutti presented a product with an intense perfume, with light raw immature notes that are rebalancing the heat.
The domain of the Campania Region
The test also had the merit of reiterating a now consolidated fact: Campania continues to be the beating heart of the Italian Conservative tradition. The quality of many of the products awarded has its roots in territories where the culture of tomato is a legacy kept and handed down with rigor.
Those who are looking for peeled peeled capable of raising the taste of a simple sauce or to give authenticity to a homemade pizza, will therefore be able to orient themselves with greater awareness. The Rosso shrimp ranking enhances those brands that, like Arioli, demonstrate how quality can be within everyone’s reach, without compromise.
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