Così Com'è Datterino Giallo in Acqua di Mare – A special taste of the Mediterranean
In the fertile Piana del Sele, in the southern Italian region of Campania, small golden yellow tomatoes grow that are known for their soft taste and natural sweetness.
For Così Com'è Datterino Giallo in Acqua di Mare these special little tomatoes are preserved whole and unpeeled in purified seawater.
The result is a refined Italian specialty in which the sweetness of yellow datterino tomatoes combines with a subtle Mediterranean salty touch.
What makes these tomatoes so special?
Most preserved tomatoes are kept in tomato juice or water. In this special variant, producer Finagricola chooses a different approach.
The whole yellow datterino tomatoes are preserved in a liquid with 20% purified seawater.
This provides a pleasant salty touch that complements the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.
The tomatoes retain their skin and structure, making them particularly beautiful in refined Italian dishes.
The taste of Campania
The Piana del Sele is located in the province of Salerno, in the region of Campania.
Thanks to the Mediterranean climate and fertile farmland, special tomatoes are grown here.
Finagricola, the producer behind Così Com'è, processes these tomatoes into specialties where the original taste is central.
Why do these tomatoes pair so well with fish?
Yellow datterino tomatoes have a soft, naturally sweet taste. The purified seawater adds a subtle salty touch.
This makes these little tomatoes perfect for the delicate flavours of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans.
Think of linguine with prawns, spaghetti alle vongole, seafood risotto, or a Mediterranean preparation of sea bass.
Delicious in Italian cuisine
Linguine with prawns: combine the yellow tomatoes with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh parsley.
Spaghetti alle vongole: give this classic Italian dish a sunny twist with yellow datterino tomatoes.
Risotto ai frutti di mare: use the tomatoes for extra colour and a refined tomato flavour.
Oven-baked sea bass: prepared with yellow tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs.
Gourmet pizza: combine with mozzarella di bufala, anchovies, and basil.
A simple recipe: Linguine with yellow datterino tomatoes and prawns
Heat a splash of extra virgin olive oil in a large pan.
Add a lightly crushed clove of garlic and let it gently fragrance.
Sauté the prawns briefly and then add the yellow datterino tomatoes, along with a small amount of the liquid from the jar.
Let everything warm gently for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the linguine al dente and mix it with the sauce. Add a bit of pasta cooking water if necessary.
Finish with fresh parsley and possibly some lemon zest.
Tip: taste the sauce before adding extra salt. The seawater already provides a natural salty touch.
Ingredients
Yellow cherry tomatoes, seawater (20%), water.
Nutritional values per 100 grams
| Nutritional value | Amount |
|---|
| Energy | 147 kJ / 35 kcal |
| Fats | 0.46 g |
| Of which saturated fatty acids | 0.10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g |
| Of which sugars | 4.0 g |
| Dietary fibres | 1.9 g |
| Proteins | 1.0 g |
| Salt | 0.49 g |
Storage advice
Store the unopened jar in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
After opening, keep in the fridge at 1–4 °C and use within a maximum of three days.
Product information
Net weight: 350 grams.
Drained weight: 210 grams.
Origin of tomatoes: Piana del Sele, Campania, Italy.
Producer: Finagricola Soc. Coop., Battipaglia.
Packaging: glass jar with metal lid.
Suitable for vegans: yes, based on the listed ingredients.
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