Tomato Paste
Also listed as Canned Tomato Paste and Concentrated Tomato Paste.
Condiments
This is what the ingredient is.
Tomato paste is concentrated cooked tomatoes. Labels may say tomato paste.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It thickens and deepens flavor in sauces, soups, and stews.
Here is what food agencies say.
Canned tomato paste follows FDA canned-food rules.
Here is what research has found.
Can integrity matters for shelf-stable tomato paste.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Discard damaged cans. Refrigerate unused portions in a separate container.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026