At Macfrut 2018, Cora Seeds organised a tasting session for the main tomato producers and retailers. Sales manager Angelo Crucitti explains that "a lot of people talk about high-quality tomatoes, but it doesn't only mean Brix levels, it mainly means good flavours."
With the help of Chef Leonardo, the company set up a few tables and created a few recipes using the Regale F1, Vivace F1 and Grazioso F1 varieties. The former, a Cora Seeds midi-plum, was used peeled. It's a versatile variety suitable for all uses. It's very firm and crunchy, with an appealing colour and a long-shelf file.
Above and below: Regale F1
"Regale can also be used uncooked, thanks to the fact that it's crunchy. There is no stem and the flesh is very thick. The average Brix level is 6°."
Vivace F1 has a good sugar content, so it doesn't need sugar when cooked to counter the acidity. It can be cooked for long and there's no need to peel it first. As it's not very watery, it can be used to make bruschettas.
Vivace F1
As for Grazioso, "it's suitable for sauteing, thanks to the short cooking time."
"Cora Seeds is developing high-quality tomatoes without reducing their productivity or genetic resistance. Guests appreciated the flavour of the three varieties - although they are not niche products, they give a sense of authenticity."
"All plants are resistant and highly productive. They are grown in Sicily."
Cora Seeds Srl
Via Boscone 1765/A
47521 Cesena (FC)
Web: www.coraseeds.com
Angelo Diego Crucitti - Sales manager
Cell.: (+39) 348 0285357
Email: angelocrucitti@coraseeds.com