Unico Diced Tomatoes
Unico Diced Tomatoes
Unico Diced Tomatoes are firm tomato cubes in juice that hold their shape through cooking — ideal for chili, salsa, stews and chunky sauces.
Highlights
- Firm, evenly diced tomatoes in juice
- Hold their shape through cooking
- Add texture to chili, stews and salsa
- Calcium chloride keeps cubes firm
- 2.84 L food-service can for high-volume kitchens
What is Unico Diced Tomatoes?
Tomatoes cut into even cubes and packed in tomato juice, with a touch of calcium chloride so the dice stay firm rather than breaking down. Where crushed tomatoes melt into a sauce, diced tomatoes keep their shape — adding visible texture and bite to chili, stews, salsa and chunky pasta sauces.
Why Choose Unico Diced Tomatoes?
- Firm dice hold shape for texture
- Ideal where crushed would melt away
- Packed in juice for extra tomato flavour
- The go-to for chili and salsa
How Do You Use Unico Diced Tomatoes?
Common Uses
- Chili and bean dishes
- Salsa and bruschetta
- Stews and braises
- Chunky pasta sauces
Best Pairings
- Beans and ground meat
- Onion, pepper and cumin
- Cilantro and lime
- Rice and grains
Nutritional Information
Per 1/2 cup (125 mL)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| + Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g | |
| Fibre | 1 g | 4 % |
| Sugars | 2 g | 2 % |
| Protein | 1 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 9 % |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8 % |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 % |
* 5 % or less is a little, 15 % or more is a lot
Ingredients
Tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, calcium chloride, citric acid.
Certification
- Kosher
Frequently Asked Questions About Unico Diced Tomatoes
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1. How do I use canned tomatoes and pasta sauce?
Use them as the base for pasta sauces, soups, stews, chili, pizza and braises. Whole and diced tomatoes can be simmered down, while ready sauces can be heated and served or seasoned to taste as a starting point.
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2. How do I store leftover tomatoes or sauce after opening?
Transfer any unused product from the open can to a sealed container, refrigerate, and use within a few days. Leftovers can also be frozen in an airtight container for longer storage.
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3. Are canned tomatoes and pasta sauces kosher?
Yes. Unico tomatoes and sauces are kosher certified. Look for the certification symbol on the package.
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4. What sizes does Diced Tomatoes come in?
Unico Diced Tomatoes is available in the following: 796 mL, 2.84 L.
Recipes Using Unico Diced Tomatoes
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Pasta with Eggplant
Penne tossed with a simple tomato sauce and golden fried eggplant, finished with basil — a close cousin of pasta alla…
Key Ingredients: Unico Whole Tomatoes · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Vegetable Oil
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French Beans in Tomato Sauce
Green beans simmered in a buttery plum tomato sauce, finished with flaked tuna and fresh basil — a side that eats lik…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Plum Tomatoes · Unico Solid Light Tuna
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Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes & Garlic
A simple, fresh tomato-and-garlic sauce, milled smooth and tossed with linguine — clean Italian flavour in half an hour.
Key Ingredients: Unico Linguine · Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Diced Tomatoes
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Risotto with Prosciutto and Fresh Tomatoes
A savoury risotto of prosciutto and diced tomatoes built on white wine and broth, finished with butter, parmigiano an…
Key Ingredients: Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Unico Arborio Rice · Unico Diced Tomatoes
Cooking Guides & Tips
- Ultra Balanced: Beans, Rice and Tomatoes for Meals That Fill You Up A protein-plus-grain formula — beans, rice and tomatoes — for balanced, satisfying meals that keep well and stretch a budget.
- Quick One-Pan Meals with Tomatoes and Olive Oil One pan, canned tomatoes, olive oil and whatever vegetable or protein you have on hand — dinner with almost no cleanup.
- Canned Tomatoes Explained: Whole, Diced, Crushed, Plum and Pezzettoni A plain-language guide to the main kinds of canned tomatoes — whole, diced, crushed, plum, San Marzano-type and Pezzettoni — and which to reach for in sauces, soups and stews.
Unico Diced Tomatoes for Everyday Cooking
Unico Diced Tomatoes are firm tomato cubes packed in juice that hold their shape through cooking. Unlike crushed tomatoes, which melt into a smooth sauce, the dice stay intact — making them the choice for chili, salsa, stews and chunky pasta sauces where you want visible pieces and texture.