Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 226 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Cento holds a clear lead, earning steady recommendations for San Marzano and everyday canned tomatoes. For everyday cooking salt, Diamond Crystal is the usual answer instead.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | widely available canned tomatoes and certified San Marzano varieties | widely available canned tomatoes and certified San Marzano varieties | 34% |
| 2 | California-grown organic tomatoes favored for pizza sauce | California-grown organic tomatoes favored for pizza sauce | 25% |
| 3 | thick Italian tomato products for savory sauces and soups | thick Italian tomato products for savory sauces and soups | 25% |
| 4 | reliable everyday organic long-grain white and brown rice | reliable everyday organic long-grain white and brown rice | 19% |
| 5 | authentic DOP San Marzano tomatoes with balanced flavor | authentic DOP San Marzano tomatoes with balanced flavor | 17% |
| 6 | all-purpose soy sauce including reduced-sodium cooking options | all-purpose soy sauce including reduced-sodium cooking options | 16% |
| 7 | medium-grain rice used for sushi and Japanese dishes | medium-grain rice used for sushi and Japanese dishes | 15% |
| 8 | fruity, bright DOP-certified Italian canned tomatoes | fruity, bright DOP-certified Italian canned tomatoes | 15% |
| 9 | crunchy sea salt flakes for finishing steaks and salads | crunchy sea salt flakes for finishing steaks and salads | 12% |
| 10 | chef-favored soy sauce for dipping sauces and Japanese cooking | chef-favored soy sauce for dipping sauces and Japanese cooking | 12% |
| 11 | 12% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | 11% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Centorising has become the go-to canned tomato option. Three Ladiesrising and Wang Dermrising have become regular answers for rice buyers.
Week of Aug 31–Sep 6 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Strianese, 7% on ChatGPT Search and 23% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cento | 37% | 31% | |
| Bianco di Napoli | 28% | 22% | |
| Mutti | 23% | 26% | |
| Lundberg Family Farms | 19% | 19% | |
| La Valle | 23% | 10% | |
| Kikkoman | 19% | 13% | |
| Nishiki | 16% | 14% | |
| Strianese | 7% | 23% | |
| Maldon Sea Salt | 7% | 18% | |
| Yamasa | 14% | 11% |
6% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. reddit.com, youtube.com, thekitchn.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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