Organic Camone Tomato

Organic Camone tomatoes, firm and crunchy, with an intense and slightly acidic flavour

The king of salad tomatoes: crunchy flesh, strong flavour and that characteristic green base

Organic Camone Tomato: The Salad Tomato Par Excellence

The Organic Camone Tomato is a particularly prized and beloved tomato variety, characterized by firm, crisp flesh and an intense, well-balanced flavor, combining sweetness with a pleasant acidity. Recognizable by its red color streaked with dark green, especially on the top, and its thin yet tough skin, the Camone is considered the quintessential salad tomato. Its crunchy texture and bold flavor make it extraordinarily versatile and satisfying, perfect for eating raw to appreciate its full freshness. Grown organically, without pesticide residue, it is a genuine and natural tomato, bringing all the authentic, Mediterranean flavor of this extraordinary vegetable to the table.

The roots of this tomato are deep in the Mediterranean tradition

The tomato has a relatively recent history in the Mediterranean: originally from the Americas, it arrived in Europe only after the discovery of the New World in the 16th century. Initially cultivated as an ornamental plant and regarded with suspicion, it later gained a leading role in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, becoming one of its undisputed symbols. The Camone is a variety that has found the islands and sunny lands of the Mediterranean—particularly Sardinia and Sicily—ideal conditions to express its best characteristics: it is precisely the warm climate and cultivation with limited water that concentrate its flavor and guarantee its characteristic crunchiness. Prized by gourmets, the Camone represents the pinnacle of fresh-eating tomatoes, heir to a long tradition of Mediterranean cultivation.

Choosing Camone Tomatoes means taking care of yourself

Tomatoes are one of the most valuable vegetables for health and a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet. They are renowned for their high content of lycopene, the antioxidant pigment that gives them their red color, traditionally associated with protecting cells from free radicals and promoting cardiovascular health. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and B vitamins, as well as minerals such as potassium. Thanks to their high water content, they are particularly thirst-quenching and low in calories, ideal for a light and balanced diet. Eaten raw, as befits Camone, they best preserve vitamin C and its properties. Being organic, they are free of synthetic chemical residues. A healthy, tasty, and versatile vegetable, a daily ally of well-being and good food.

How to Best Use: Organic Camone Tomatoes

• IN THE CAPRESE SALAD AND WITH FRESH DAIRY PRODUCTS — Enhances its crispy freshness. Serve it sliced ​​with a Buffalo Burrata, a drizzle of oil, basil and a pinch of Natural Salina Oregano, for an excellent caprese with a full, Mediterranean flavour.
• IN MIXED SALADS AND PANZANELLE — Its firm consistency is perfect when eaten raw. Cut it into wedges in a mixed salad with Tropea Red Onion, oil and oregano, or use it for Tuscan panzanella, for a fresh, crunchy and thirst-quenching dish.
• ON BRUSCHETTE AND WITH FISH — Ideal for appetizers and summer dishes. Use it diced on bruschetta. semi-wholemeal country bread, or in a salad with tuna from the tuna fishery in olive oil and vegetables, to enhance all its intense and slightly acidic flavour in simple and genuine preparations.

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It's best to store Camone tomatoes at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, to best preserve their flavor and texture. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator, which tends to dull their aroma. Consume within a few days and wash them only shortly before use.

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 18-22 kcal / 75-92 kJ
• Fat: 0,2 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0 g)
• Carbohydrates: 3,5-4 g (of which sugars: 3-3,5 g)
• Fiber: 1,2-1,5 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Salt: 0 g

Nutritional values ​​are estimated on a reference basis for fresh tomatoes and may vary. 

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