{"product_id":"san-marzano-tomato","title":"San Marzano Tomatoes P.D.O.","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSan Marzano tomatoes (\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e) — the plum tomato from the volcanic plains south of Vesuvius that has become the benchmark for sauce-making worldwide. These hold P.D.O. (DOP — Denominazione di Origine Protetta) status, meaning they are grown within the designated area around San Marzano sul Sarno near Naples, in the mineral-rich volcanic soil that defines the variety's character. The combination of that soil, the Mediterranean climate and the specific growing conditions of the Sarno valley produces a tomato with a flavour profile that has never been convincingly replicated elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSan Marzano tomatoes are longer and more pointed than standard plum varieties, with a thicker flesh, fewer seeds and less water content. The flavour is concentrated, sweet and notably low in acidity — which is exactly why they became the foundation of classic Neapolitan sauce. Where other tomatoes need sugar to compensate for sharpness, a good San Marzano does not. The dense, meaty texture breaks down into a smooth, rich sauce with minimal effort: crush by hand, cook gently with garlic and olive oil, and the tomato does the rest. They are equally good eaten fresh — sliced into salads, on bruschetta, or simply with salt and olive oil — though their reputation rests on what happens when they meet a pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy (Campania — P.D.O.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Marzano tomatoes (\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at room temperature. Refrigeration dulls the flavour and alters the texture. Use within four to five days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LE MARCHE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41181778608233,"sku":"SANMAR1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0862\/0858\/files\/BuySanMarzanoTomatoesUK_FINE_WILD.jpg?v=1736601206","url":"https:\/\/www.fineandwild.com\/products\/san-marzano-tomato","provider":"FINE \u0026 WILD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}