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Avete pomodori San Marzano?

Do you have San Marzano tomatoes?

Pronunciation

'Pomodori' — 'po-mo-DO-ri'. Four syllables, stress on third. 'San Marzano' — 'san mar-TSA-no'.

When to use it

Asking for the premium tomato variety used in authentic Neapolitan pizza. Worth specifying — Italian supermarkets stock many tomato varieties.

What it means

'Pomodori San Marzano' = San Marzano tomatoes — a specific variety grown in the Sarnese-Nocerino area near Naples. Protected by DOP certification. Used in Vera Pizza Napoletana.

Variations

Avete pomodori DOP?

Do you have DOP tomatoes?

Asking for any DOP-certified tomatoes — highest quality designation

Questi pomodori sono pelati?

Are these peeled tomatoes?

'Pelati' = peeled tomatoes in cans — Italian kitchen staple

Qual è il miglior pomodoro per la salsa?

Which is the best tomato for sauce?

Asking for advice on the best cooking tomato

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Avete pomodori San Marzano DOP in conserva? Commessa: Sì — in corsia quattro. Abbiamo diverse marche, tutte certificate. Cliente: Quale mi consiglia? Commessa: La Strianese è ottima — produzione campana, sapore autentico.

Customer: Do you have DOP San Marzano canned tomatoes? Assistant: Yes — in aisle four. We have several brands, all certified. Customer: Which do you recommend? Assistant: La Strianese is excellent — Campanian production, authentic flavour.

Cultural Note

San Marzano DOP tomatoes are considered non-negotiable for Neapolitan pizza. True Vera Pizza Napoletana can only use San Marzano DOP. Their lower acidity and flesh-to-seed ratio make them uniquely suited for tomato sauce — no other tomato substitutes adequately.

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