Ingredient

Pizza Sauce: Tomato Puree

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use tomato puree as a primary ingredient to provide a tomato flavor and …

What is Pizza Sauce: Tomato Puree?

Tomato puree is a thick liquid made from cooked, peeled, and seeded tomatoes. It is essentially the base for many tomato-based products. The process involves pureeing the tomatoes and often cooking them down to concentrate the flavor and thicken the consistency.

Is Pizza Sauce: Tomato Puree vegan?

Pizza Sauce: Tomato Puree is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Pizza Sauce: Tomato Puree a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Pizza Sauce: Tomato Puree used for?

Manufacturers use tomato puree as a primary ingredient to provide a tomato flavor and color in a wide range of foods.

Is Pizza Sauce: Tomato Puree safe?

Tomato puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use tomato puree as a primary ingredient to provide a tomato flavor and color in a wide range of foods. It is a key component in sauces, soups, and ready-to-eat meals. It is most commonly found in pizza sauce, pasta sauces, and canned soups.

Health notes

Tomato puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of nutrients like vitamin C and lycopene. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated tomato products, and they are considered safe for consumption at typical dietary levels. No significant health concerns are associated with its consumption in normal amounts.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. Tomato is botanically a fruit.

Foods that contain Pizza Sauce: Tomato Puree

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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