Tomato paste is one of the most widely used ingredients in global cooking and food manufacturing. From pasta sauces to canned goods and ready meals, tomato paste delivers rich color, strong tomato flavor, and natural umami unmatched by any other tomato product.

If you are a food manufacturer, importer, distributor, or wholesaler looking for stable-quality, competitive-price, export-ready tomato paste, this guide will help you fully understand the product — from production to industrial applications — and choose the right supplier.

1. What Is Tomato Paste?

Tomato paste is a thick, concentrated tomato product made by cooking fresh tomatoes to remove excess water, leaving a deeply flavorful, smooth, and intense paste.

It is essential in:

• Industrial food production
• Canned foods (beans, fish, chickpeas)
• Ready-to-eat sauces
• Horeca & home cooking

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2. What Is Tomato Paste Made Of?

High-quality tomato paste uses:

• 100% ripe red tomatoes
• Optional: a small amount of salt

No preservatives are required.
Industrial bases usually come in 28–30°Brix, 30–32°Brix, and 36–38°Brix.

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3. What Is Tomato Paste Used For? (Main Applications)

Tomato paste is used by manufacturers and chefs to bring:

✔ Strong tomato flavor

✔ Deep red color

✔ Sauce thickening

✔ Natural umami

Top applications:

• Pasta & pizza sauce production
• Canned sardines, mackerel, baked beans
• Jollof rice & Spanish rice
• Sauces, ketchups, marinades
• Frozen meals & convenience foods
• Soups, curries, stews

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4. What Does Tomato Paste Do in Recipes?

Tomato paste enhances every dish by:

• Intensifying flavor
• Adding natural sweetness
• Improving color
• Thickening sauce texture

Professional kitchens first fry tomato paste in oil — this unlocks caramelization and richer depth.

5. Tomato Paste vs. Tomato Sauce vs. Tomato Purée

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6. How to Use Tomato Paste in Cooking

• Fry with onions/garlic to deepen flavor
• Add to rice, stews, curries
• Thicken sauces
• Mix into marinades
• Add to soups for color and body

7. How to Make Tomato Sauce with Tomato Paste

Mix:

• 1 tbsp tomato paste + 1 cup water,
  then add herbs, salt, or sugar.
  Simmer for 10 minutes.
  Instant sauce — ideal for both household and industrial formulations.

8. Creative Uses for Tomato Paste

• Pizza marinade
• Ketchup base
• BBQ glaze
• Tomato butter
• Flavor enhancer for stir-fry
• Vegan umami sauce

9. Industrial Production Process of Tomato Paste

① Harvesting

Picked at peak maturity.

② Washing & Sorting

Ensure clean, high-quality raw material.

③ Crushing & Heating

Deactivate enzymes to lock in color.

④ Evaporation

Concentrated to required Brix.

⑤ Sterilization & Aseptic Filling

Filled into 220L drums, cans, or sachets.

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10. Flavor, Characteristics & Quality Indicators

High-grade tomato paste should have:

• Bright to deep red color
• Smooth texture
• Strong natural tomato aroma
• No bitterness
• High Brix solid content

11. Nutritional Value & Health Benefits

Tomato paste is rich in:

• Lycopene (powerful antioxidant)
• Vitamins A & C
• Potassium
• Fiber

It supports heart health, immunity, and skin vitality.

12. Variations of Tomato Paste

• 28–30°Brix Double Concentration
• 30–32°Brix Industrial Concentration
• 36–38°Brix Triple Concentration
• Salted/unsalted
• Organic
• Canned, sachet, or drum packaging

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13. Tomato Paste Storage & Shelf Life

Unopened:

• Cans: 24–36 months
• Drums: 18–24 months
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After opening:

• Refrigerate & seal airtight

14. How Long Does Tomato Paste Last in the Fridge?

• 5–7 days in a container
• 7–10 days in glass jars

15. Can You Freeze Tomato Paste?

Yes — freeze tablespoon portions in small bags or ice cube trays.
Shelf life: 2–3 months.

Why Choose Us as Your Tomato Paste Supplier?

As a professional exporter of tomato paste, we provide:

✔ Stable supply & competitive factory prices

✔ 100% fresh tomatoes, no additives

✔ SGS / ISO / HACCP / BRC certifications

✔ Canned, sachet, and drum packaging

✔ Fast shipment from China ports

✔ OEM label & private brand service

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Whether you need industrial-grade tomato paste or retail packaging, we can support your market.

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