the difference between tomato paste and tomato puree is liquid made by cooking and straining tomatoes.
the difference between tomato paste and tomato puree is liquid made by cooking and straining tomatoes.
whats the difference between tomato paste and tomato puree?
liquid made by cooking and straining tomatoes
tomato purée









































tomato purée is a thick liquid made by cooking and straining tomatoes. the difference between tomato paste, tomato purée, and tomato sauce is consistency; tomato puree has a thicker consistency and a deeper flavour than sauce.
tomato purée
tomato paste became commercially available in the early 20th century. 









































section::::history and traditions.:regional differences.









































in the uk, "tomato paste" is referred to as "purée" or "concentrate".









































in the us, "tomato paste" is simply concentrated tomato solids (no seeds or skin), sometimes with added sweetener (high fructose corn syrup), and with a standard of identity (in the code of federal regulations, see 21 cfr 155.191). "tomato purée" has a lower tomato solids requirement.









































european markets have a preference to tomato paste with salt, while some middle eastern countries such as israel prefer tomato paste with sugar.









































section::::history and traditions.:other uses.
tomato paste