Tomato paste
What is tomato paste?
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About
Tomato paste is a thick paste made by adding sugar to ripened tomatoes with skin and seeds removed. Its most common culinary usage is to enrich the flavor of sauces, particularly tomato sauce. It is most commonly available in tin cans and squeeze tubes.
It was traditionally made in parts of Sicily, Southern Italy and Malta by spreading out a much reduced tomato sauce on wooden boards. The boards are set outdoors under the hot August sun to dry the paste until it is thick enough, when scraped up, to hold together in a richly colored dark ball.
Today this artisan product is harder to find than the industrial (much thinner) version.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (262g)Where found
Tomato paste is usually found in the canned goods section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Tomato paste is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does tomato paste weigh?
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 262 |
| 1 tbsp | 16 |
| 1 can (6 oz) | 170 |
| In Chinese: | 番茄酱 | |
| British (UK) term: | Tomato paste | |
| en français: | la pâte de tomates | |
| en español: | pasta de tomate |
Recipes using tomato paste
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