Hand Peeled Tomatoes 550g

Hand Peeled Tomatoes: The True Flavour of Summer

Donna Francesca Hand-Peeled Tomatoes embody the truest essence of an Italian summer.
Our tomatoes are 100% Italian, grown under the generous Apulian sun and harvested only when they are fully ripe, during the summer months. This is crucial for preserving the intense aromas, fragrances, and flavors that only summer tomatoes can offer.

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 tomato’s most authentic expression.
Unlike mechanical processes, hand-picking respects the fruit’s natural structure , keeping the pulp intact and preserving its consistency, juiciness and full 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 peeled tomatoes are preserved without preservatives, sugar, or thickeners.
Just a pinch of sea salt complements the tomato, allowing its authentic flavor to shine through, unaltered.

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 making sauces and traditional Mediterranean dishes, our peeled tomatoes are a versatile base that enhances any recipe.
They can be used as is for a simple, aromatic tomato pasta dish, or simmered slowly to create richer, more flavorful sauces—ideal for ragù, lasagna, and parmigiana.

Their whole fruit makes them perfect for pizza, where they retain their texture and flavor, or for slow-cooked dishes like soups, stews, and braised dishes.
An essential ingredient in the kitchen, versatile enough for both everyday recipes and more elaborate dishes, bringing the authentic flavor of summer tomatoes to the table.

A Concrete Commitment to Sustainability

Quality also stems from respect for the land.
Our tomatoes are grown without intensive treatments and irrigated with brackish water, a choice that enhances the local area and reduces our environmental impact.

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

100% Italian tomatoes, artisanally crafted.