Hand Peeled Tomatoes 550g

Hand Peeled Tomatoes: The True Flavour of Summer

Donna Francesca Hand Peeled Tomatoes embody the purest expression of the Italian summer.
Our tomatoes are 100% Italian, grown under the generous sun of Puglia and harvested exclusively at peak ripeness during the summer months. This precise moment is essential to preserve the rich aromas, vibrant fragrances, and intense flavours that only sun-ripened summer tomatoes can deliver.

Hand Peeling: The Key to Superior Tomato Quality

For the Donna Francesca team, hand peeling is a precise and conscious choice, made to protect the most authentic expression of the tomato.
Unlike mechanical processes, hand processing respects the fruit’s natural structure, keeping the flesh intact and preserving its texture, juiciness, and full, rounded flavour.

This traditional method allows all the tomato’s organoleptic qualities to be preserved: its vibrant colour, intense aroma, and natural sweetness balanced by a pleasant freshness.
The flesh remains rich and meaty, holding its structure without breaking down, delivering an authentic, rounded mouthfeel on the palate.

Each tomato is gently hand peeled and placed in the jars on the very day of harvest, when the fruit is still rich in aromas and vitality.
A simple yet essential gesture, allowing all the freshness and true character of freshly picked tomatoes to be captured, transforming them into an ingredient that tells the story of the land and the season it comes from.

Natural Preservation, Without Compromise

Our Hand Peeled Tomatoes are preserved without preservatives, added sugars, or thickeners.
Only a pinch of sea salt accompanies the tomatoes, leaving space for their authentic flavour to shine, without any alteration.

The complete absence of artificial additives makes our Hand Peeled Tomatoes a wholesome and genuine choice, ideal for those who value quality, naturalness, and transparency.

Hand Peeled Tomatoes and Culinary Versatility

Perfect for preparing sauces, dressings, and dishes from the Mediterranean tradition, our Hand Peeled Tomatoes are a versatile base that enhances every recipe.
They can be used just as they are for a simple, fragrant tomato pasta, or gently simmered to create richer, more enveloping sauces, ideal for ragù, lasagne, and parmigiana.

Their intact flesh makes them ideal for pizza as well, where they retain both texture and flavour, and for slow-cooked dishes such as soups, stews, and braised preparations.
An essential kitchen ingredient, able to adapt to both everyday cooking and more elaborate recipes, bringing the authentic taste of summer tomatoes to the table.

A Concrete Commitment to Sustainability

Quality is also born from respect for the land.
Our tomatoes are grown without intensive treatments and irrigated with slightly saline water, a conscious choice that enhances the territory while reducing environmental impact.

A concrete example of how sustainable agriculture can give rise to exceptional products.

100% Italian tomatoes, artisanally crafted.