Unsalted Tomato Paste

Unsalted tomato paste is a concentrated form of tomatoes, made by cooking tomatoes to remove water and then pureeing them. It is a thick, rich paste with an intense tomato flavor, often used as a base for sauces, soups, and stews.

Manufacturers add unsalted tomato paste to provide a deep, savory tomato flavor and color to foods. It acts as a thickener and flavor enhancer in a wide range of products, including pasta sauces, soups, stews, chili, and barbecue sauces.

Unsalted tomato paste is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It is a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated tomato paste and found no safety concerns at typical consumption levels. No specific upper intake levels have been set by regulatory bodies for tomato paste.