Unico is a pioneer brand manufacturing tomato-based products like tomato paste, and there are many facts about this company that you didn’t know before and we are going to comprehensively elaborate on them.
The tomato is the most widely consumed fruit in the world. Every year, more than 60 million tons of tomatoes are produced, which is 16 million tons more than the banana, which is the fruit that comes in second place for popularity.
Tomatoes have a high concentration of the vitamins A and C, as well as calcium and fiber, and they do not contain any cholesterol. There are just 35 calories in a tomato that is of an average size.
Consuming lycopene, which is the component that gives tomatoes their red color, is thought to be an antioxidant with the ability to lower a man’s chance of developing prostate cancer, according to some recent findings in the field of medicine.
Tomatoes include antioxidants such as carotenoids and beta carotene, which offer protection against cancer, heart disease, and cataracts in addition to delaying the aging process and preventing premature aging.
Tomatoes are lipophilic, which means that their nutritional content increases as a result of being cooked. This is another another interesting fact about tomatoes. It’s possible that cooked tomatoes have more of a positive impact on your health than raw tomatoes do.
Our Mission…
Our goal is to supply the customers of Unico with a complete meal solution based on the Mediterranean diet.
Our Goal…
Our mission is to maintain our position as Canada’s preeminent marketer and distributor of high-quality goods suitable for preparation of Mediterranean cuisine, and we intend to accomplish this by expanding further. This goal will be accomplished by the utilization of components of the highest possible quality, the creation of brand-new, one-of-a-kind goods, the provision of cutting-edge packaging options, and the provision of exceptional service to our clientele.
The donation of more than 150,000 pounds of product by Unico Foods to Food Banks Canada as part of their national food hamper drive is an honor for the company.
In conjunction with the food bank network across the country, Food Banks Canada serves as a national leader in the fight to alleviate hunger in the present and to avoid hunger in the future. They are a charitable organization operating on a national scale with the mission of assisting people in Canada who are experiencing food insecurity.
We could really need your help at this crucial juncture. Food banks from coast to coast to coast are reporting significant changes in their communities as a result of the presence of Covid-19. We are making an appeal to the entire population of Canada for support of this campaign so that we can locate, package, and transport the vital food supplies that members of our community require so urgently.
Official Sponsorship of Toronto Football Club
Once more, we at Unico Foods are overjoyed to announce our company’s official sponsorship of the Toronto Football Club.
Because of this exciting agreement, Unico will have the remarkable chance to connect directly with our clients on a community level at BMO Field, which is located in the middle of Toronto.
Attend a match in order to demonstrate your commitment to the team!
Unico is elated and glad to make the announcement that it has been given the responsibility of acting as the sole distributor of De Cecco pasta products in Canada.
It is common knowledge across the globe that De Cecco is the most prestigious brand of pasta produced in Italy. Our newly formed alliance is built on shared principles, which include long-established family businesses that have a wonderful tradition and make items of the highest possible quality.
Data Relating to Nutrition Campaign for Instruction
The Nutrition Facts Education Campaign is a partnership between Health Canada and Food and Consumer Products of Canada, and Unico is pleased to provide its support to the initiative.
The initiative is a broad-based campaign that was launched in October 2010 with the goal of assisting Canadians in better comprehending and making use of the Nutrition Facts table (NFt), particularly the % Daily Value, that is displayed on pre-packaged food in order to make educated decisions regarding their dietary intake.
Cooking suggestions from Unico pasta
A pinch or two of salt, but no more than a teaspoon, should be added to the water in which you cook the pasta of your choosing. Because of this, the likelihood of water boiling over the edge of the pot is reduced.
- While we do not recommend that you use oil while preparing conventional pasta (since it inhibits the sauce from later coating the noodles), we do recommend that you use a teaspoon or two of oil when cooking lasagna noodles. This helps ensure that the noodles do not stick together. Because of this, they won’t stick to one another, which will make putting together your casserole much simpler.
- When boiling pasta for use in a meal that will be baked, it is important to undercook the pasta by a small margin so that it does not become overdone or mushy after being baked.
It is not necessary to cook the veggies ahead of time in order to include them into a dish that features pasta and vegetables. Simply add them to the cooking water for the pasta during the final four to five minutes of the cooking time, watching carefully to ensure that the water returns to a boil. After the pasta and vegetables have finished cooking, make sure to drain them.
Rice
Don’t toss out any extra plain rice if you still have some in the fridge. Afterward, include it into soups, stews, or rice puddings. Your leftovers will end up being a source of delight for you!
- When cooking your rice, instead of using water, try using an equal amount of broth or tomato juice instead. As soon as the rice has finished cooking, it has been seasoned and is prepared to be served.
- If you are not going to use your rice right away, leave it a little bit undercooked. Take it off the heat and keep the lid on; the rice will finish cooking in the steam, and it won’t be overcooked by the time you’re ready to serve it.
Beans • Do not attempt to boil all of the dried beans at once in the same pot. Because the cooking times for the various beans in a mixture are not the same, the mixture will not cook evenly. Prepare each variety according to its own instructions, and if desired, combine them at a later time.
- Before serving the marinated bean salad from Unico, be sure to save the liquid. Later on, you may use it as a delicious salad dressing for greens or pasta salad.
If you want a quick and easy spread or dip, try pureeing some drained beans with a dash of balsamic vinegar and some seasonings.
Tomatoes
When making spaghetti sauce with canned tomatoes, pureeing the tomatoes together with the liquid from the can will result in a thinner sauce. Drain liquid until the sauce reaches the desired consistency, which will result in a thicker sauce.
- If you want a chunkier version of one of our pasta sauces, try adding diced Unico tomatoes to it. Season to taste, and bring to a simmer.
- The next time you are preparing sausages or meatballs in the oven, try simmering them in chopped tomatoes flavored with Unico Italian seasoning instead of cooking them in plain water. As soon as they are removed from the oven, the meat and flavorful tomatoes will have merged together to create a savory meal that is ready to be served with either pasta or rice.
Cornmeal
Instead of water, you can try adding chicken or vegetable broth to the cornmeal (polenta) if it is too thick. This traditional Italian meal benefits from the addition of an interesting flavor that brings something new to the table.
- If you want your polenta to have a more substantial texture, make sure that the board or surface that you are using to spread the cornmeal batter over is moistened just a little bit before you begin. If you do not apply this coating, your polenta will become sticky and crumbly.
- Why not experiment with cooking firm-style polenta on the grill the next time you make it? Put the pieces on the grill over a medium-low flame for three to four minutes on each side after coating them with olive oil and any seasonings you prefer. When it is done, the polenta should have a charred appearance on the surface and be crisp all the way around the edges. It would be wonderful as a side dish, or you could try topping it with a hearty vegetable stew.
