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Tomato paste

Tomato paste; concentrated cooked tomatoes with very low moisture.

Weigh for sauces and braises to add umami and body; dissolve in fat or liquid to spread evenly.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Refrigerate opened cans covered; freeze dollops to avoid waste.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

Double vs regular concentrate?

Double-concentrated is stronger; use weight to hit the intended intensity.

All conversions for this ingredient

• Cup → g /en/convert/tomato_paste/cup-to-grams/
• g → Cups /en/convert/tomato_paste/grams-to-cups/
• Tbsp → g /en/convert/tomato_paste/tbsp-to-grams/
• Tsp → g /en/convert/tomato_paste/tsp-to-grams/
• mL → g /en/convert/tomato_paste/ml-to-grams/
• oz → g /en/convert/tomato_paste/oz-to-grams/