Gusto Toscano Life

How to merge Gastronomic Excellence, Territory Enhancement, and genuine, comprehensive Environmental Sustainability far beyond legal requirements, toghether?

Gusto Toscano Life has achieved this goal through an innovative approach that simultaneously embraces tradition.

Gusto Toscano Life is sustainable for the community

The main ingredient in Gusto Toscano Life’s products is Tuscan only red onions of the highest quality. The local supply network guarantees fair compensation for farmers, a factor often overlooked in food production.

Gusto Toscano Life is sustainable for the environment

Our ancestors knew: “throwing away” is wrong. Today, we rediscover this truth through an increased wareness. The production cycle of Gusto Toscano Life uses different parts of the onion for various products, for example extracting excellent distillates from the outermost layers, less suitable for dishes requiring a more substantial texture. Even the water used for washing and processing the onions finds a new (and old) use: just like in ancient times, it becomes a completely eco-friendly and non-toxic dye for fabrics and leather.

A carefully designed production cycle that optimizes every element (even the washing water!), leads to another significant outcome: reduced production costs without compromising quality. This allows Gusto Toscano Life to offer its specialties at an accessible price while maintaining the highest standards in raw materials, processing, and fair compensation for farmers.

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The story

Gusto Toscano was born from an idea of Claudio La Mattina, an entrepreneur in the food sector but above all a passionate and creative cook. In 2017, Claudio turned his attention to an ingredient typical of his hometown Certaldo: the red onion. Captivated by this iconic ingredient, Claudio began experimenting, perfecting unique recipes based on the red onion. This gave rise to the Gusto Toscano label, garnering the interest of Michelin-starred chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike.

However, Gusto Toscano was destined to evolve further. Values such as using natural ingredients, sustainable production practices, and a deep connection to the territory have always been at the heart of Claudio’s vision and were evident from the very beginning of the Gusto Toscano adventure. Yet, he felt compelled to elevate these principles to a higher level. This pursuit led to the creation of Gusto Toscano Life.

Gusto Toscano Life currently offers six specialties: Onion Tears, Caramelized Onions, Onion Bruschetta, Onion Crystals, Onion Vinegar, and Onion Distillate.

We invite you to discover their flavors, experimenting with the endless pairing possibilities with dishes of all kinds.