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Red Gold is the name of the EU (European Union) project to raise awareness of EU Preserved (canned) tomatoes 100% Made in Europe. Canned preserved tomatoes are produced by a traditional process that keeps intact all the flavour of the fruit, picked at the peak of its ripeness and aroma.
Red Gold is the name of the EU (European Union) project to raise awareness of EU Preserved (canned) tomatoes 100% Made in Europe. Canned preserved tomatoes are produced by a traditional process that keeps intact all the flavour of the fruit, picked at the peak of its ripeness and aroma.
The ideal climate and rich soil in the Mediterranean area provide the best natural conditions for the growth of tomatoes of premium quality. Tomato varieties with compact pulp, strong peel, and a sweet and sour taste are perfect for processing into various canned tomatoes whole or in pieces.
The peculiarities of European and Italian tomatoes are linked to the traditions of the specific territories where they grow, and it is important to protect them as well as raise awareness of their characteristics so that the consumer can learn to recognise and appreciate them.
Italy and the European Union have always been in the vanguard regarding food safety and the quality of food products. To meet this challenge, the EU has adopted the farm to fork strategy.
Ol Pomodoro Da Industria was one of the first associations to draw up a handbook of good hygiene practices for the production of canned tomatoes, which was approved by the Italian Ministry of Health.
Starting from the simple, but incomparable, tomato sauce for a tasty pasta dish or to flavour a pizza, tomatoes can be used with meat, fish, eggs and cheese, and even for dessert.
The tomatoes used by the tomato-processing industry are harvested only when they are fully ripe, and their flesh is red and juicy but still firm enough to be processed.
The production process for canned tomatoes, whole or in pieces is still based on traditional methods, but today uses modern production lines to ensure higher quality and food safety.
At the end of processing, the preserved tomatoes are ready for the final meters of the conveyor belt for labelling and packing in cartons. Next stop, home kitchens and gourmet restaurants all around the world.
Tomatoes are naturally low in sugars and fats. But they are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, Minerals, Fibres, and Antioxidants like Lycopene.
The recipes below are dedicated to the prince among ingredients: red, aromatic tomatoes grown under the Mediterranean sun.
Flicking through them you can see that nothing is more versatile than preserved tomatoes, whole or in pieces, to create an infinite number of different dishes in simple, healthy but delicious cookery. Just a few quick gestures to open the can and transform it into a masterpiece to bring to your table.
Send us the photo and recipe instructions for your original recipe using preserved tomatoes, whole or in pieces. You will receive our fabulous shopper or we will publish it on our website!
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