Hungarian San Marzano tomato from Király Zoltán Nagykőrös grower, packed 

San Marzano tomatoes have a thicker skin, fewer seeds, are less acidic and sweeter than other tomatoes. They originate from the small town of San Marzano sul Sarno near Naples, Italy, and were first cultivated in the volcanic soil in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. According to one story, the first seeds of the tomato arrived in Campania in 1770 as a gift from the Viceroyalty of Peru to the Kingdom of Naples and were planted in the area of San Marzano sul Sarno.

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Interesting fact

The variety initially became famous for pizza sauces in the early 1800s, and in 1875 the first cannery was built, which enabled San Marzano tomatoes to be shipped throughout Europe. Despite the fame of pizza, the popularity of San Marzano tomatoes declined in the 1970s with the spread of hybridisation of varieties, but by the 1990s it was back in the spotlight and became one of the most popular canned tomato varieties.

Use

Due to its elongated shape, minimal seeds and firm flesh, it is ideal for making sauces, can be used for baking or cooking on the stove for pasta, pizza, lasagna or ragout. Fresh, it can also be used for sandwiches, bruschetta and salads, sliced thinly and baked into a savoury pie, or drizzled with olive oil and roasted. 

Make a delicious tomato salad.

Ingredients

• 4 tomatoes of different colours
• 2 tablespoons of pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 pinch of sea salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, finely chopped

Preparation

1. In a small pan, toast the pine nuts until they start to brown (approx. 3-4 minutes). Set aside.
2. Slice the tomatoes to your desired thickness. If they are exceptionally large, first cut them in half, then slice the tomatoes.
3. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt and pepper.
4. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomato salad. Sprinkle the pine nuts on top and garnish with fresh basil.

Producer information

For the Living Tisza

The aim of the Association for the Living Tisza is to improve the livelihood of those living in the Tisza River basin, to increase flood and environmental safety, to preserve and enhance the ecological values of the Tisza, so that the inhabitants of this region can live in good quality of life and safety. The Association wants to spread farming patterns that implement the sustainable coexistence of man and river: they correspond to the characteristics of the landscapes, enhance the rich diversity of life and promote the well-being of the people living in the landscape. In order to achieve this goal, they have called for cooperation from the local governments, farmers, representatives of science, civil organisations and anyone who wants to contribute to the prosperity of this region. They work not only for the Tisza and its floodplain, but also for the people living in the valleys of the tributaries, such as the Túr, Szamos, Kraszna, Bodrog, Hernád, Sajó, Körös, Maros and Zagyva, and for the natural values found there. This natural unit, the Tisza Plain, one third of Hungary's territory and the areas falling within the watershed of the Carpathian Mountains - after Széchenyi - is uniformly called the Tisza Valley. This is the primary area of operation of the SZÖVET.

The task is not small: the region is regularly threatened by floods, waterlogging, drought, our natural values are in danger, but the country's economically and socially worst-off regions are also found here. Unemployment is significant, incomes are low. The proportion of elderly people in the population of villages is increasing, and many young people are moving away. The institutions of small settlements (kindergarten, school, doctor's office, post office) are being closed down in more and more places. In many places, railway traffic has been eliminated, and in many places even the bus service has been eliminated.

All these problems are not independent of each other. SZÖVET wants to develop and implement solutions that are capable of addressing these problems in a unified way. The key to the development of the Tisza Valley is for those living here to manage the opportunities offered by nature wisely. This can simultaneously bring a better livelihood, enhance our natural values and even help to balance out the difficulties caused by extreme weather. The Association tries to help not only in theory, but also in everyday life, so that all this can become a reality and not just a dream.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place between 12-15°C.

Distributor

Kifli.hu Shop Kft
1106 Budapest, Jászberényi út 45, 

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