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tce_999
Tce_ :
Never felt so good about using Mutti Pulpa before 😌
2026-06-03 21:43:44
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kasiadonnell
kasiadonnell :
Hey I’m a FRESH TOMATO girlie and if the tomatoes aren’t vibing I may HAVE to add a TAD of sugar, fucking sue me 💅
2026-06-03 23:03:08
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ladymary.it.uk
LadyMary IT UK 🇮🇹🇬🇧 :
i put sugar and i am 10000% italian from Sicily 😂
2026-06-04 06:34:51
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adrianagdim
adrianagracee :
My Sicilian nonna put a little bit of sugar in her tomato pasta sauce
2026-06-04 08:00:54
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amavelena
amavelena :
Baking soda or a drop of milk - basic chemistry
2026-06-04 08:44:10
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123456qwert44
Watermelons :
Mutti is actually really good
2026-06-04 17:43:56
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_jac.23
Jac :
This man’s accent is magical and I want him to narrate my life.
2026-06-03 22:23:00
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stephanievpacilli
Stefania :
high acidity means you are either not cooking your sauce long enough or low quality passata. This is why many italian families make and bottle their own passata. Adding sugar or carrot is just a hack.
2026-06-04 04:33:52
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brosiahchill
BrosiahChill69 :
I've heard adding finely grated carrots can be good.
2026-06-03 20:42:17
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sara_sisti67
Sara Sisti :
Italy here. Never put sugar on tomato sauce
2026-06-04 15:46:25
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laughingonly
PrettyOnVacation :
So, how do you get rid of the acidity?
2026-06-03 20:17:44
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aspiringfl0rist
_____@ :
I find it so odd... Tomatoes are a little tart, a little acidic, a little sweet. That's what they are. Would you squeeze lemon over fish and think "that's a little acidic, let me add sugar" 😭
2026-06-04 05:20:05
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davbr0021
Dave’s Bar N Grill :
Add carrot like grate some carrot. It will take the acidity down.
2026-06-04 15:41:25
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gatto00333
Gatto :
Guys the chef is right of course, sugar has nothing to do with acidity, an old grandma trick to soften a very acidic tomato sauce is to add a bit of baking soda which is a base and actually lowers the pH, however the best way to make a good tomato sauce is to simply cook it gently for a long time, the longer the better, it will mellow on its own. Just add salt and your favorite herbs and spices.
2026-06-04 22:05:54
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darcilovestosleep
darcilovestosleep :
Carrots, celery and onion. All the sugar you need.
2026-06-04 02:10:38
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helix1981
🧬 :
Carrot naturally fixes acidity
2026-06-04 01:05:25
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lindsay_hazeloood
lindsay♡☆□ :
team 'no sugar' over here!!
2026-06-04 11:46:21
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walydpaints
Walyd :
Just cook the acidity out, takes a bit longer but that's a best way.
2026-06-03 22:13:01
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ladymary.it.uk
LadyMary IT UK 🇮🇹🇬🇧 :
Both sugar and bicarbonate of soda can fix an acidic tomato sauce, but they work completely differently: Sugar hides the acid: It doesn't actually lower the acidity; it just balances the flavor profile so the sauce tastes smoother and less sharp. Use a tiny pinch so it doesn't turn into ketchup. Baking soda destroys the acid: Because it's alkaline, a tiny pinch chemically neutralizes the acid (it will bubble a bit!). This is perfect for harsh canned tomatoes or if you suffer from acid reflux.
2026-06-04 12:57:49
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ohjopot
JPot :
That's exactly why we add carrot and celery
2026-06-04 21:31:07
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mynameismicas
mynameismicas :
120, 150 what? Is it days of the year? Days after planting?
2026-06-04 16:27:46
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frecklzz619
Cristina Hammami :
Always use sweet onion and no problem
2026-06-04 11:37:50
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kleinegrotepraatjes
Kleinegrotepraatjes :
Put some carrot slices in- it reduces acidity
2026-06-04 10:37:44
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simonbergenhllpal
Mr gr33n :
it completely depends on which tomatoes you're using. with Mutti I've never needed to add sugar. but budget tin tomatoes, you do need sugar because they are too acidic.
2026-06-04 10:18:21
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