Tomato Paste

Prepared Food AddinsTomatoSauceUmamiSweetTangySavoryConcentrated

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 82
Protein (g): 4.3
Fat (g): 0.5
Carbs (g): 18.9
Fiber (g): 4.1
Sodium (mg): —

Values reflect unsalted canned tomato paste; sodium content varies widely by brand and concentration.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 10 days
Frozen: up to 90 days

Tomato paste is a thick, deep-red concentrate of cooked, strained tomatoes. It delivers intense tomato flavor and gentle tang, and it quickly colors and enriches sauces and stews. Brown it briefly in oil to develop caramelized depth, then dilute into braises, soups, chilis, and pasta sauces; sold in small cans or tubes as double- or triple-concentrated.\n\nRooted in Mediterranean cuisines, especially Italian and Middle Eastern, tomato paste spread globally with industrial canning. Modern production evaporates strained tomato pulp under heat or vacuum concentration before packing for shelf-stable distribution.