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San Marzano Tomatoes
Agro Sarnese-Nocerino, Italy
DOP-certified plum tomatoes grown in volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius, known for low acidity and natural sweetness.
Why it matters
Their sweetness means a good tomato sauce needs almost no added sugar to balance it — a shortcut a lot of recipes quietly rely on with lesser tomatoes.
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