The rich tomato flavouring. Strattu di pomodoro means ‘extract of tomatoes’. Strattu is the essence of Sicilian cuisine. The tomato puree tastes like sun-dried tomatoes and is found in practically every Italian recipe. It is extremely suitable for all uses in Italian cuisine, such as tomato sauces, soups and dressings. Due to the presence of glutamates that occur naturally in tomatoes, strattu di pomodori is a sure way of adding umami to any dish.