the simple goodness tomatoes
THE SUN , THE SCENT , THE COLOR OF SOUTHERN ITALY :
Fior Fiore tomatoes are grown and vine ripened in the traditional Italian way . Only the best fruit are selected and prepared using the slow , intentional methods of the past , to maintain the full aroma , rich color and deliciously sweet and tart taste .
COLLECTED AND PROCESSED WITHIN A DAY :
Fior Fiore tomatoes are picked and processed within the same day - the only way to ensure freshness and authenticity remain intact . From seed to harvest strict quality control ensures each individual tomato is destined for the product line most suited to its quality .
INDIVIDUALLY HAND-SELECTED :
Traditional manufacturing processes can often be handled by advanced technologies , however no machine is as discerning as the human eye . That ’ s why each tomato is hand selected and double-checked after peeling , so only the finest , most perfectly shaped tomatoes pass the Fior Fiore quality test .
THE DELICATE MECHANICAL PEELING :
Our tomatoes are peeled and prepared slowly and delicately with mechanical precision . We don ’ t use industrial processes such as thermophysical peeling , where fruit is exploded in a high pressure chamber , leaving skin attached to the pulp , leading to nutritional waste . Our tomatoes are velvety smooth and whole , with their robust , fruity aroma fully maintained .
BOILING IN THE “ BOULES ”:
Fior Fiore tomatoes are slow cooked for over an hour , in traditional “ boules ”, for a full bodied , intense tomato flavor and nourishing nutrition just like a traditional homemade preserve .
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