Has anyone used these tomatoes?

[Chaze215]

I was at a local restaurant supply store looking for some 6 in 1 tomatoes (based on the favorable reviews on here) and I saw the below pictured DOP tomatoes...so I picked up a can to use in the future. They were $3.95...dont know if thats a good price or not. Has anyone used these before?
Thanks in advance!

Chaz

[mkevenson]

Chaz, I have not used those, are the tomatoes whole or sliced or crushed? I wonder because of the tomato puree included? Let us know how you like them.

Mark

[Chaze215]

Mark: Thats a good question and I have no idea! I looked all over the can and cant find anything. So I guess I will have to wait til I open it.

[Chicago Bob]

If they turn out to be good then that is a pretty average price(too much imo  )  I'd bet anything they are whole....otherwise it might say something like "pear slices, crushed,etc." Not sure if they even sell "D.O.P." tomatos any other way than whole...

[mkevenson]

If they turn out to be good then that is a pretty average price(too much imo  )  I'd bet anything they are whole....otherwise it might say something like "pear slices, crushed,etc." Not sure if they even sell "D.O.P." tomatos any other way than whole...

Bob, if whole why the puree included in the can?

Mark

[dmcavanagh]

I've had them, they have gotten high praise in the past from some other people but I didn't find them to be anything special. I don't quite remember exactly what my issue was with them but I only bought them once and have no desire to purchase them again.

[jeff v]

Bob, if whole why the puree included in the can?

Mark

By packing in purée they avoid a tax they would pay if packed in juice iirc.

I've had the non-DOP of this brand and thought they were mealy, so not sure of that matters or not.

Jeff

[Chicago Bob]

Bob, if whole why the puree included in the can?

Mark

"packed in puree" is how I knew they would be whole tomatos. But it's been so long since I bought "strips"...not sure if they are packed that way also. But I do think that the DOP labeling has something to do with being an indicator that they are a "whole" tomato product.
Maybe Craig will see all this and help out...

[jeff v]

"packed in puree" is how I knew they would be whole tomatos. But it's been so long since I bought "strips"...not sure if they are packed that way also. But I do think that the DOP labeling has something to do with being an indicator that they are a "whole" tomato product.
Maybe Craig will see all this and help out...

DOP or "Denominazione di Origine Protetta" means a few things about the origin of the product including location. You need google, not Craig. 

http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/12/what-is-a-dop-italian-san-marzano-canned-tomato.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=dop+tomatoes&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#sclient=tablet-gws&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&q=dop+tomatoes&oq=dop+tomatoes&gs_l=tablet-gws.3..35i39l2j0i5i30.18025.19130.0.20351.5.4.0.0.0.3.1217.2014.0j1j1j1j7-1.4.0.les%3Bcpsugrerhigh..0.0...1.1.qp0WJuNMW58&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.&fp=5fcb82ec900f1fdf&bpcl=40096503&biw=1024&bih=672

[Chicago Bob]

DOP or "Denominazione di Origine Protetta" means a few things about the origin of the product including location. You need google, not Craig.  

http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/12/what-is-a-dop-italian-san-marzano-canned-tomato.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=dop+tomatoes&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#sclient=tablet-gws&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&q=dop+tomatoes&oq=dop+tomatoes&gs_l=tablet-gws.3..35i39l2j0i5i30.18025.19130.0.20351.5.4.0.0.0.3.1217.2014.0j1j1j1j7-1.4.0.les%3Bcpsugrerhigh..0.0...1.1.qp0WJuNMW58&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.&fp=5fcb82ec900f1fdf&bpcl=40096503&biw=1024&bih=672

Actually, I don't need anyone 'cause my suspicion was correct...

"In the case of DOP tomatoes, the regulations that define them designate, among others:

What strain of tomato they are
Where in Italy they can be grown
How they are to be grown
The size, shape, and color when harvested
That they be harvested by hand
That they are peeled when packed"

They are "whole".....unless someone is selling "peeled" DOP strips.  

Sorry, maybe I'm getting too lazy....or maybe I jus like to hear TXCraig lay down da facts man!  

[jeff v]

Just tryin to help.

[Chicago Bob]

Just tryin to help.

Oh no doubt Jeff...you spit good venom too when ya get on a roll man, always enjoy your posts and contributions...

[TXCraig1]

You need google, not Craig.

 

In the US, if they are anything other than (80%) whole peeled tomatoes (i.e. diced, sliced, wedge), it would need to say so on the label. The word "whole" is optional as is "in tomato juice." If they are packed in tomato puree or another medium, you must say so.

I would think it is similar in Europe.

CL

[Chicago Bob]

In the US, if they are anything other than (80%) whole peeled tomatoes (i.e. diced, sliced, wedge), it would need to say so on the label. The word "whole" is optional as is "in tomato juice." If they are packed in tomato puree or another medium, you must say so.

I would think it is similar in Europe.

CL

Jeff....
He's better than your "Google".