Tomato Products
Tomato paste is made from whole tomatoes that are cooked, strained to remove seeds and skins, then cooked again to evaporate moisture. The result is a thick, smooth, deep-red paste with a sweet, highly concentrated flavor.
Tomato Products
Tomato Puree is simply blanched or cooked tomatoes that are blended to a fine consistency and later strained with or without the addition of salt. If you have an excess of tomatoes and don't know what to do, my easy suggestion is to purée them and freeze them in ice cube trays.
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Tomato ketchup is made from tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar, with seasonings and spices. The spices and flavors vary, but commonly include onions, allspice, coriander, cloves, cumin, garlic, and mustard, and sometimes include celery, cinnamon, or ginger.
