Coppola Polpa Fine / Finely Chopped Tomatoes received a prestigious 1-Star rating at the 2024 Great Taste Awards, becoming the 12th product in the Coppola tomato range to receive this honour.

Coppola Polpa Fine is made with Italian tomatoes that are peeled and finely chopped and packed in rich tomato juice, resulting in a thick and consistent pulp. This versatile product is ideal for quick sauces, pizza toppings, and seasoning egg pasta.

Judges have highlighted Coppola Polpa Fine “depth and intensity of flavour with a long finish, combined with an umami depth, balanced sweetness, and acidity, from evenly chopped deep-red tomatoes” “This tomato sauce is an ideal ingredient. Obviously made with good ripe tomatoes, there’s plenty of underlying sweetness which counterbalances the acidity well.” “The tomatoes look very light and fresh, with a fresh tomato aroma… without the addition of salt or sweetness the tomatoes are allowed to shine.”

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About Coppola Salerno:

Coppola Salerno, a brand by Coppola Foods - a fourth-generation Italian food company established in 1903 in Salerno in Southern Italy - offers a premium range of authentic Italian products. We specialise in high-quality canned tomatoes, sauces, soups, legumes, and oils, all produced in Italy using natural, sustainable ingredients. At Coppola Salerno, we believe that good Italian cuisine begins with fresh, simple ingredients. Our products serve as the foundation for authentic Italian cooking, perfect for daily enjoyment with family and friends as part of a balanced lifestyle. Combining traditional Italian flavours with a commitment to innovation, we bring the true taste of Italy to kitchens worldwide with products that are convenient, versatile, and rich in flavour.

www.coppolasalerno.com

About Coppola Foods:

Coppola Foods is an innovative food company dedicated to making good food better. We provide a wide range of top-quality, delicious, nutritious, and sustainable food products, along with excellent customer service and tailored solutions to meet the needs of our customers and markets.

Our authentic Italian food products, including tomatoes and tomato sauces, legumes, vegetables and olives, oils and vinegars, grains and grain products, and spreads, are an integral part of the Mediterranean diet.

As a fourth-generation family business with a rich history in the food industry dating back to 1903 in Salerno, Italy, we are proud of our heritage and committed to sustainability. We are currently in the process of becoming a B-Corp certified Benefit Corporation.

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About Great Taste Awards:

What is Great Taste?

Great Taste is the largest and most trusted accreditation scheme for speciality and fine food & drink. Established in 1994, it encourages and mentors artisan food producers, offering a unique benchmarking and product evaluation service leading to an independent accreditation that enables small food and drink businesses to compete against supermarket premium own label brands.

What are Great Taste judges looking for?

They’re looking for great texture and appearance. They judge the quality of ingredients and how well the maker has put the food or drink together. But above all, they are looking for truly great taste.

How do they work?

Working in small teams, experts taste 25 foods in each sitting, discussing each product as a coordinating food writer transcribes their comments directly onto the Great Taste website which producers access after judging is completed. Over the years, numerous food businesses, start-ups and well established producers have been advised how to modify their foods and have subsequently gone on to achieve Great Taste stars.

Any food that a judging team believes is worthy of Great Taste stars is judged by at least two further teams. Only when there is a consensus will an award be given – that means at least 16 judges will have tasted every accredited product. For Great Taste 3-star, every single judge attending the session, which can be as many as 40 experts must unanimously agree the food delivers that indescribable ‘wow’ factor.

What should consumers look for?

The logo. The Great Taste symbol is their guarantee a product has been through a rigorous and independent judging process. It’s not about smart packaging or clever marketing – it’s all about taste.