San Marzano DOP Peeled Tomatoes: The Benchmark for Neapolitan Pizza
Ristoris San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP peeled tomatoes come in a 2.5 kg food-service tin (drained weight 1,625 g, carton of 6 pieces). Grown, harvested and canned in the protected area between Naples and Salerno under DOP certificate No. 0460333, the tin contains only whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes and San Marzano tomato juice, with no preservatives. This is the reference tomato for Neapolitan pizza and slow-cooked Italian sauces.
What Makes San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP Unique
The San Marzano is an elongated tomato with compact flesh, few seeds, easily removed skin and a balanced sweet-tangy flavour. The Protected Designation of Origin requires that cultivation, harvesting and processing all take place within the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino, the plain between the provinces of Salerno and Naples, under the supervision of a control body authorised by the competent Italian Ministry.
The label states the harvest year (2024 for this lot) and the individual DOP certificate number, so every tin can be traced back to the protected production chain.
The Ristoris Brand
Ristoris is an Italian company based in Broni, in the province of Pavia, founded in 2015 and specialised in the production, selection and distribution of food preserves for the Food Service channel. Its range serves pizzerias, restaurants, delicatessens, bakeries and professional kitchens in Italy and abroad.
Organoleptic Characteristics
Whole peeled tomatoes immersed in their own juice: vivid red colour, soft yet intact flesh, gentle acidity and a naturally sweet finish. The texture is designed to be crushed by hand, releasing pulp and juice without watering down the sauce.
Professional Uses in the Kitchen
Neapolitan pizza: the AVPN specification for true Neapolitan pizza lists San Marzano DOP among the approved tomatoes for the Margherita. Crush by hand, season with salt only and spread 80-100 g per 33 cm base; one 2.5 kg tin covers roughly 25-30 pizzas.
Traditional sauces: long-simmered Neapolitan ragù, sugo al pomodoro for fresh pasta, parmigiana di melanzane and fish stews such as acqua pazza all benefit from the low acidity and compact pulp of the San Marzano.
Common mistakes to avoid: never blend San Marzano tomatoes at high speed, as this oxidises the pulp and turns the sauce orange; crush them by hand or pass them through a food mill. Do not overcook quick pizza sauces: for the classic Neapolitan topping the tomato goes on the base uncooked.
Pairings and Related Products
On a Margherita the San Marzano works alongside fior di latte julienne, type 00 pizza flour, dried oregano, basil and extra virgin olive oil, all available in the LAPA catalogue for professional kitchens.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store the closed tin at ambient temperature in a cool, dry place; shelf life is 730 days. After opening, transfer the unused tomatoes to a suitable food container, refrigerate at 0-4 °C and use within a few days.
Delivery and Logistics in Switzerland
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Aarau, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). Ambient product: no cold chain required, ideal for stock orders on full cartons.
Who Is It For
Designed for Neapolitan and contemporary pizzerias, pizza al taglio outlets, Italian restaurants, catering and banqueting services, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers who want the certified DOP tomato used by professional pizzaioli.
