What is your go to brand for canned tomatoes?

Question

thirschfeld · Answer

I agree with drbabs.  I really like Pomi and although I like San Marzanos they can be very expensive.

pierino · Answer

Depending on where you shop you're probably not going to have a wide selection of real San Marzanos, so it's what tastes good to you. But consider this also; the tomato is a fruit from the New World. It wasn't accepted as food in Europe until late in the 1700's but then found wedded bliss in the volcanic soil surrounding Napoli.

monkeymom · Answer

Thanks guys! If you make sure to check that the San Marzano are indeed from Napoli, does the brand make any difference? I've only tried a couple and it seems to me they can vary dramatically in the amount of acidity.

Lizthechef · Answer

ditto pierino, although I hadn't known of the AZ "impostors".

pierino · Answer

For domestic canned tomatoes I use Muir Glen. But I do indulge in imported San Marzano tomatoes from Napoli. But beware that there is a brand name "San Marzano" in the USA, and those tomatoes come from Arizona.

drbabs · Answer

Ever since I read about BPA being used as a liner for canned food, I've been using Pomi boxed tomatoes.  See this link:  http://dinersjournal.blogs...

What is your go to brand for canned tomatoes?

6 Comments

Multi-Surface Broom & Dustpan $85

Five Two Everyday Soft Cotton Cloth Napkins $30–$45

Limited-Edition Dansk Købenstyle Cookware $98–$138

Popular on Food52

The Best Vanilla Extract Substitute Is Probably Hiding in Your Kitchen

11 Easy Dinner Recipes for When It's Been a Loooong Week

The 15 Best Pasta Salad Recipes to Make All Summer Long