The Italian word ‘passata’ actually means sieved. La BIO IDEA Passata is made from sun-ripened Italian tomatoes. When fully matured, they are picked and immediately taken to the La BIO IDEA plant to be sorted, sieved, sterilized and bottled. Passata is the ideal basis for tomato sauce or soup. La BIO IDEA Passata Basilico contains tomatoes as well as basil, for an extra Italian touch.