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Tomato Paste

Solanum lycopersicum Allergen-Free
tomato paste

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Solanaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mediterranean, Italian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Tomatoes

Was ist Tomato Paste?

A thick, concentrated paste made from cooked and strained tomatoes, used to deepen flavor and thicken sauces.

"The secret weapon for concentrated umami and robust depth in sauces and braises."

Wie schmeckt Tomato Paste?

Concentrated Umami, Sweet, Tangy, Intense Tomato

Taste
Intense Umami, Sweet, Tangy
Texture
Thick, Smooth, Concentrated
Aroma
Deep Tomato, Earthy
Acidity
Medium-High

Technical Metrics

Browning Benefit

Blooming" or cooking paste briefly enhances flavor and sweetness."

Flavor Concentration

Equivalent to many fresh tomatoes, imparting deep umami.

Storage Tip

Freeze unused paste in tablespoon portions for future use.

Nährwertangaben

Per 1 tbsp (18g)
Calories82 kcal
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein3.5 g
Total Carbohydrate18.5 g
Dietary Fiber3.7 g
Total Sugars12 g
Calcium38 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Potassium706 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

Always sauté tomato paste in oil for a few minutes before adding liquid; this deepens its flavor and sweetness.

Tomato Paste Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Tomato Paste ist Tomato Sauce (reduced), verwendet im Verhältnis 2-3 tbsp reduced:1 tbsp paste. Requires cooking down for similar thickness and flavor intensity.

Ersatz für Tomato Paste mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Tomato Sauce (reduced) Am besten 2-3 tbsp reduced:1 tbsp paste Requires cooking down for similar thickness and flavor intensity.
Canned Crushed Tomatoes 3 tbsp:1 tbsp paste More liquid, less concentrated, suitable for sauces requiring more volume.
Ketchup 1 tbsp:1 tbsp paste Contains sugar and vinegar, alters flavor profile, use sparingly.
Sun-dried Tomatoes (rehydrated) 1:1 (chopped) Adds intense, sweet-tart tomato flavor, different texture.

Wie man Tomato Paste auswählt & lagert

  1. Available in cans or tubes.
  2. Tubes offer better preservation for small portions.
  3. Refrigerate after opening.

Womit passt Tomato Paste gut zusammen?

  • Garlic
  • Onions
  • Herbs (Basil
  • Oregano)
  • Meat
  • Pasta
  • Vegetables

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Tomato Paste?

Concentrated Umami, Sweet, Tangy, Intense Tomato Deep Tomato, Earthy

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Tomato Paste?

Der beste Ersatz ist Tomato Sauce (reduced) (2-3 tbsp reduced:1 tbsp paste). Requires cooking down for similar thickness and flavor intensity.

Wie wählt und lagert man Tomato Paste?

Available in cans or tubes. Tubes offer better preservation for small portions. Refrigerate after opening.

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