Yellow Tomato Puree

Yellow tomato puree is made from yellow tomatoes, which are a variety of the common tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). The tomatoes are washed, sorted, and then processed into a thick liquid or paste, often with the skin and seeds removed.

Yellow tomato puree is used to add a mild, sweet tomato flavor and a yellow-orange color to foods. It is often found in sauces, salsas, dips, and condensed soups where a less acidic and milder tomato taste is desired compared to red tomatoes.

Yellow tomato puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. It is a source of vitamins and antioxidants, such as lycopene and beta-carotene, though typically in lower amounts than red tomatoes. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated tomato products, and they are considered safe for consumption. No significant health controversies are associated with its typical use in food.