Tomato Sauce
What is Tomato Sauce?
Tomato sauce is a liquid or semi-liquid food made from tomatoes, often with added salt and spices. It is produced by cooking tomatoes, then pureeing them. Some versions may be concentrated or have other ingredients added.
Is Tomato Sauce vegan?
Tomato Sauce is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Tomato Sauce a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Tomato Sauce used for?
Tomato sauce is used to add flavor and moisture to a wide variety of dishes.
Is Tomato Sauce safe?
Tomato sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.
Why it's used
Tomato sauce is used to add flavor and moisture to a wide variety of dishes. It serves as a base for many sauces, soups, and stews, and is commonly found in pasta dishes, pizzas, and casseroles.
Health notes
Tomato sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a source of vitamins and antioxidants like lycopene. The WHO/IARC has not classified tomato sauce itself. JECFA has evaluated some components of tomato products. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Tomato is botanically a fruit, not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
Foods that contain Tomato Sauce
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