Ingredient

Tomato Paste

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add tomato paste to foods primarily for its rich flavor, deep red color, …

What it is

Tomato paste is a thick, concentrated paste made from cooked tomatoes. The process involves cooking fresh tomatoes for several hours to reduce moisture, straining out the seeds and skins, and then cooking the resulting pulp further to achieve a dense consistency.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add tomato paste to foods primarily for its rich flavor, deep red color, and thickening properties. It is a staple ingredient in many prepared foods, including pasta sauces, pizza sauces, soups, stews, and condiments like ketchup and BBQ sauce.

Health notes

Tomato paste is a common food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is known for being a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant. No specific health concerns are associated with its consumption at typical intake levels. As a whole food ingredient, it is not subject to the same additive evaluations by bodies like JECFA or EFSA.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Tomato Paste

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Kashi US Kashi Pizza Mushroom Trio & Spinach 5.35Oz Vegetable Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat (Frozen) High in sodium — 22% DV per serving —kcal 10.7Protein 6Fat 36.5Carbs Kashi US Kashi Entre's India Tikka Masala 5.6Oz Vegetable Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat (Frozen) —kcal 10.2Protein 5.9Fat 29.5Carbs Kashi US Kashi Pizza Mushroom Trio & Spinach 11.9Oz Vegetable Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat (Frozen) High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving —kcal 12.7Protein 8.3Fat 24.6Carbs Conagra Brands HUNTS Tomato Sauce For Original Mild Chili Starter, 15 OZ —kcal 1.6Protein 0Fat 9.7Carbs CONAGRA FOODS INC VAN CAMPS Beanee Weenee Vegetables - Prepared/Processed (Shelf Stable) High in sodium — 37% DV per serving 118kcal —Protein 3.6Fat 15Carbs Conagra Brands WOLF BRAND Hot Chili Without Beans, 106 oz., 106 OZ High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving —kcal 7.7Protein 11.7Fat 7.3Carbs Conagra Brands Chili with Beans - #10 Can, 108 OZ High in sodium — 52% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving —kcal 7.2Protein 7.6Fat 11.6Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Progresso Good Natured Soup Hrty Lentil Grdn Veg Soups - Prepared (Shelf Stable) High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 51kcal 2.8Protein 0.2Fat 10.3Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Progresso Good Natured Soup Hrty Tom Spinach Rstd Grlc Soups - Prepared (Shelf Stable) High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 43kcal 1.6Protein 1.4Fat 7.8Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totinos Pizza Sticks Pepperoni Pies/Pastries/Pizzas/Quiches - Savoury (Frozen) 241kcal 8.6Protein 10.3Fat 29.3Carbs Pint Sized Ktchn Bites Reuben Pies/Pastries/Pizzas/Quiches - Savoury (Frozen) High in sodium — 23% DV per serving —kcal 11.8Protein 7.1Fat 32.9Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Totinos Party Pizza Crsp Crst Pizza Supreme Pies/Pastries/Pizzas/Quiches - Savoury (Frozen) High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 219kcal 7.1Protein 11.0Fat 24.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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