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Quanto pesa il contenuto netto?

How much does the net content weigh?

Pronunciation

KWAN-to PE-za il kon-te-NU-to NET-to

When to use it

Checking the actual net weight of a product, as distinct from gross weight including packaging.

What it means

Italian food packaging must by law display the peso netto (net weight) — the content without packaging. For canned goods this matters especially: a 400g tin of tomatoes may contain only 240g of tomatoes with the rest being juice. Knowing to read 'peso sgocciolato' (drained weight) for tins is important.

Variations

Qual è il peso sgocciolato?

What is the drained weight?

Drained weight — for tinned goods in liquid

È un formato grande o piccolo?

Is this a large or small size?

Comparing pack sizes

Qual è il prezzo al chilo?

What is the price per kilo?

Comparing value across different pack sizes

Mini Dialogue

— Quanto pesa il contenuto netto di questi pelati? — Quattrocento grammi — ma il peso sgocciolato è duecentoquaranta. — Quindi quasi la metà è liquido? — Sì — per la salsa è perfetto, si usa tutto.

— How much does the net content of these peeled tomatoes weigh? — Four hundred grams — but the drained weight is two hundred and forty. — So almost half is liquid? — Yes — for sauce it's perfect, you use it all.

Cultural Note

Italian tinned tomatoes (pelati) are a pantry staple. The liquid inside is seasoned tomato juice that adds body to sauces — Italian cooks use the entire contents, never just the drained solids. Brands like Mutti, La Fiammante, and De Rica are household standards.

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