Semi Concentrate Tomato Paste

Semi-concentrate tomato paste is made from tomatoes that have been processed to remove some of their water content. It is a concentrated form of tomato flavour and colour, less intense than double concentrate paste but more so than passata. It is used as a base for sauces and other tomato-based products.

Manufacturers add semi-concentrate tomato paste to provide a rich tomato flavour, colour, and body to foods. It is commonly found in savoury dishes such as pizzas, pasta sauces, soups, stews, and ready meals, where it contributes to a deep, cooked tomato taste.

Tomato paste is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and is not assigned an E-number. It is a source of lycopene, an antioxidant. The UK's Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) includes tomatoes in its guidance on fruit and vegetable consumption. There are no specific regulatory restrictions on its use as a food ingredient in the UK.