🧾 What is it?

Giana Peeled and Puréed Tomatoes 500 g are sterilised, puréed (passed through a sieve or strainer) peeled tomatoes in a tin — in other words, a finely puréed product made from tomatoes without skins or seeds, ready to eat or use in cooking without further preparation. They make an excellent base for sauces, soups, stews and pizza.

🧪 Ingredients and allergens

✔️ Ingredients:

• Tomatoes 99.5 %

• Table salt
  (some varieties may contain an acidity regulator – citric acid)

⚠️ Allergens:

• Does not contain common allergens based on standard ingredients (only tomatoes and salt), but always check the label on the packaging.

📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g)

📌 Explanation: Passé tomatoes differ from whole tinned tomatoes in that they are finely puréed without any pieces of skin or seeds, making them smoother and more suitable as a base for sauces or soups.

🍅 Taste and use

✔️ Flavour: a delicate, naturally sweet and slightly tangy tomato flavour without any pronounced added ingredients — ideal for further seasoning.

📌 Recommended uses:

• 🍝 Tomato sauces (e.g. a base for Bolognese, marinara or arrabbiata).

• 🍲 Soups and pasta or vegetable stews.

• 🍕 Pizza or casseroles.

• 🍛 Chilli con carne, goulash and other spicy dishes.

🧊 Storage

➡️ Before opening: store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
➡️ After opening: transfer the contents to a sealable container and keep in the fridge; use within approx. 1–2 days.

🧠 Summary

Giana Peeled and Puréed Tomatoes 500 g are versatile tinned tomatoes, peeled and seeded, finely puréed and ready for quick preparation of sauces or other hot dishes. Their low fat content and simple ingredients make them a practical staple for home cooking.

💡 Tip: If you want an even richer tomato base, add onion, garlic, herbs (basil, oregano) and a little olive oil to the puréed tomatoes — great for homemade pasta sauce, for example. 🍅🍝