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Tomato puree
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 43 kcal —
- Protein 1.6 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 8.6 g 3%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.4 g 1%
- Sugars 8.6 g —
- Sodium 433 mg 19%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 122 µg 14%
- Vitamin C 9 mg 10%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.3 mg 15%
- Vitamin K 7.5 µg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 1.3 mg 8%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.25 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
- Biotin (B7) 1.5 µg 5%
- Folate (B9) 72 µg 18%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 17.6 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 19.9 mg 2%
- Iron 0.6 mg 3%
- Magnesium 30 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 41.9 mg 3%
- Potassium 798 mg 17%
- Zinc 0.2 mg 2%
- Copper 0.15 mg 17%
- Manganese 0.16 mg 7%
- Selenium 0.4 µg 1%
- Iodine 2.2 µg 1%
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Questions about Tomato puree
How do you use tomato puree in a sauce?
Fry a tablespoon in a little oil for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until it darkens slightly; this takes away the raw, tinny taste and deepens the flavour. Add your liquid afterwards, since puree is concentrated and can catch on the pan.
How much tomato puree should you add to a pasta sauce?
Start with a tablespoon for a sauce serving about four, then add more only if you want a deeper tomato flavour. It seasons and thickens a sauce rather than replacing a tin of chopped tomatoes.
Can you use tomato puree instead of tomato paste?
Usually, yes: both are concentrated tomato products, so start with the same amount and taste as you cook. Tomato puree in British recipes commonly means the thick product sold in tubes or tins; elsewhere, “purée” can mean a looser, smoother tomato preparation.
What can you use instead of tomato puree?
Use tomato paste in the same amount, or simmer passata or blended tinned tomatoes until reduced and thick. If using fresh tomatoes, cook them down first; they add much more water and need longer to concentrate.
What dishes use tomato puree?
It gives depth to bolognese, chilli, stews and curry sauces, and can be spread thinly on a pizza base. For a quick tomato soup, fry it with onion and garlic, then add stock and tinned tomatoes.
How should you store tomato puree after opening?
Transfer leftover puree from an opened tin to a clean, covered container and refrigerate; use it within a few days. You can also freeze tablespoon-sized portions, then add a frozen portion straight to a hot pan.
Is tomato puree high in salt?
It contains 433 mg of sodium per 100 g, so the amount matters: a small spoonful contributes much less than using it by the tinful. Salt varies between products, so taste your dish before adding extra.
Source: Frida (Denmark) 1246 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
