- Tomato Paste is a thick paste made from ripe tomatoes.
- It has a high nutritional content and adds flavor to various dishes.
- It has many uses in the food industry, including as an ingredient in sauces, prepared meals and vegetable dishes.
- The demand for Tomato Paste is growing due to the increasing popularity of natural and organic products and plant-based diets.
In recent years, the demand for Tomato Paste in the B2B market has grown rapidly. More and more foodservice companies, food manufacturers and retail suppliers are appreciating the benefits of this versatile ingredient. In the following article, we take a look at why the demand for Tomato Paste continues to grow and what the benefits are for businesses. Be sure to read on!
Tomato Paste properties
Tomato Paste is a thick paste made from ripe tomatoes. It is obtained by boiling the tomatoes for a long time to reduce the amount of water and remove the seeds and skin. The liquid is then boiled again to obtain a thick, flavorful concentrate.
The final product is a paste with a smooth and thick consistency, red color and tomato flavor. It has many properties that are useful for various industries. The advantages of Tomato Paste are:
- high content of nutrients such as Vitamin C, potassium and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant,
- flavor enhancement – gives depth and intensity of flavor to various dishes,
- natural ingredients – it is characterized by natural ingredients, without unnecessary additives,
- variety of applications – Tomato Paste is used in the production of various products of the food industry.
Tomato Paste is not harmful to health, on the contrary, it has a high nutritional value. It is rich in lycopene, which helps fight free radicals in the body. Tomato Paste without additives, that is, without sugar, salt or preservatives, has no negative impact on health.
The shelf life of Tomato Paste is 18 to 24 months if stored at above 10°C but below 24°C. Foodcom S.A. supplies its Business Partners with Tomato Paste in aseptic bags, in 230 kg steel drums.
Tomato Paste – applications
Tomato Paste has many uses in the food industry. It is a basic ingredient in many popular sauces such as ketchup, pasta sauce and pizza sauce. It gives these sauces an intense flavor and color and gives them their characteristic tomato base. Tomato Paste is also used in the preparation of various ready meals.
Tomato Paste market
The market for Tomato Paste is growing quite rapidly as the demand for this product is increasing. There are several trends that influence this.
First, consumers are increasingly paying attention to the composition of products and their impact on health. Due to their increased nutritional awareness, natural and organic products are becoming more popular. Producers should therefore meet consumer demand and use natural products such as Tomato Paste.
Tomato Paste is one of the most popular plant-based products. Thus, the increasing demand for Tomato Paste is also influenced by the increasing popularity of plant-based diets. Consumers are more likely to turn to fruit or vegetable-based products and dishes prepared with Tomato Paste. To learn more about the key trends in the wholesale of plant-based products, read our article!
Another trend affecting the increasing demand for Tomato Paste is the fact that, in order to save time, consumers are increasingly buying ready-made meals to which Tomato Paste is added.
The demand for Tomato Paste is also seasonal. It increases in summer, i.e. during the barbecue season, when consumers are more likely to turn to tomato sauces.
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