{"id":3137,"date":"2019-08-23T14:26:25","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T18:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zestedumonde.ca\/le-secret-est-dans-la-sauce\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T14:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T19:42:56","slug":"the-secret-is-in-the-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zestedumonde.ca\/en\/the-secret-is-in-the-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"The Secret is in the Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Misleading Origins<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to Mediterranean cuisine, it\u2019s often assumed that the tomato originated in Italy. In reality, it comes from South America. This herbaceous plant, scientifically known as <em>Solanum lycopersicum<\/em>, belongs to the same family as the potato, the Solanaceae.<\/p>\n<p>Tomatoes were first found in the northwest of the continent, notably in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile. The Incas called it <em>tomatl<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The tomato crossed the Atlantic in the 16th century, arriving in Spanish ports before making its way to Naples. Its resemblance to the deadly nightshade, a toxic plant, initially hindered its adoption in European diets. For a long time, it was cultivated solely as an ornamental plant.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t until the 18th century that tomatoes were finally recognized for their culinary value. From then on, they became increasingly appreciated and gradually integrated into daily diets. Today, tomatoes are grown and enjoyed worldwide.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pomodoro, or Golden Apple<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tomatoes are nutritionally impressive: composed of 94% water, they are very low in calories and rich in vitamin C, potassium, and other minerals\u2014a true ally in any menu!<\/p>\n<p>Refreshing and flavorful, tomatoes come in many shapes and sizes: clustered, round, plump, elongated, ribbed, and even striped, in an array of mouthwatering colors.<\/p>\n<p>They are delicious on their own, but for those who like to cook with them, there is no shortage of recipes! Whether in a gazpacho, added to a salad, stuffed or baked in a tian, in a quiche, on a pizza, turned into ketchup, or even in a fritter, the possibilities are endless. They are also a key ingredient for making sauces, pur\u00e9es, juices, and preserves. The tomato is a must!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>As Red as a Tomato<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At the grocery store, tomatoes often look uniform\u2014red, round, and flawless\u2014but there\u2019s actually a wide range of flavors. Here\u2019s a glimpse of some popular and unique varieties, available at markets or through organic seed suppliers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rose de Berne<\/strong><br \/>\nAs the name suggests, this medium-sized tomato has dense flesh and a thin, rosy skin. Juicy, sweet, and aromatic, it\u2019s perfect for salads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Noire de Crim\u00e9e (Black Crimea)<\/strong><br \/>\nDramatic in appearance, this dark purple tomato is sweet and mild, with few seeds\u2014ideal for salads and sandwiches.<br \/>\nResembling a slice of pineapple when cut, this variety comes in shades of yellow and orange. Larger and juicy, its sweet and fragrant flesh makes it a great choice for salads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Popular Varieties<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cherry Tomato:<\/strong> Firm, juicy, and perfect for appetizers, crudit\u00e9s, or bocconcini skewers. Excellent in salads or simply eaten as is.<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Marzano:<\/strong> This Italian classic is easily recognized by its elongated shape and deep red flesh. Highly prized for sauces, pur\u00e9es, and homemade tomato paste, it\u2019s widely cultivated in Quebec and available at markets in late summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, remember that tomatoes do not like the cold. Store them at room temperature to preserve their nutritional properties, but avoid placing them near apples, which can negatively affect their ripening.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Did You Know?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>There are over 500 tomato varieties worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>Global tomato production exceeds 120 million tons annually.<\/li>\n<li>The San Marzano tomato holds the IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) label.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Misleading Origins Thanks to Mediterranean cuisine, it\u2019s often assumed that  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-categorise"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Best Tomatoes for Sauce: Varieties, Origins &amp; Tips | Zeste du Monde<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn why San Marzano shines, explore tomato varieties and storage tips, and make richer tomato sauce. 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