Sclafani Tomatoes, Crushed

Sclafani Tomatoes, Crushed (28 oz) is a straight‑forward pantry staple you’d find in the canned tomato section of a typical American supermarket, shelved near other crushed and diced tomatoes, pasta sauces, tomato paste and Italian pantry items. The brand leans into an old‑world, Italian‑American pantry aesthetic — a no‑frills, value‑oriented product aimed at home cooks who want a reliable base for sauces, soups, chilis and stews. The label calls out simple ingredients (Tomatoes, Salt), notes that it is gluten free and that there is 'No concentrate or citric acid,' which can create a small health halo of 'natural' or 'less processed' for shoppers despite the canning process. There is no organic certification or kid‑targeted imagery; brand messaging (including a Consumer Affairs box, website donpepino.com and a Facebook presence) feels classic and community‑oriented rather than flashy. Sensory-wise the product offers a thick, slightly chunky crushed texture with visible tomato pieces and bright red color; aroma is fresh cooked tomato with a mildly salty finish. Packaging is the standard 28 oz tin with a printed label — the ritual is practical and familiar: open the can, pour into a saucepan, add oil, garlic, herbs, and simmer, or use straight into soups, casseroles and weeknight sauces. Processing is simple commercial canning — tomatoes are cooked and sealed for shelf stability — so the product is processed (canned) but free of emulsifiers, sweeteners or synthetic additives. Nutritionally it’s low in calories (about 25 kcal per serving) with modest sodium (85 mg) and natural sugars (~3 g), making it a convenient, wholesome building block for everyday cooking.