Tomato paste

Tomato paste is a handy basic you'll want to keep in the cupboard whether you cook frequently or not. Since it is simply the essence of tomatoes in concentrated form, it provides nutritional content that is comparable to fresh tomatoes.

Tomato paste is made from cooked, peeled, and seeded tomatoes. One tablespoon of tomato paste, which is also a significant source of antioxidants, provides 3–6% of your daily requirements for iron, potassium, and B vitamins. Tomato paste is rich in vitamin C and lycopene, a potent antioxidant with anti-cancer properties. This concentrated condiment adds taste to all tomato-based dishes and sauces, but watch out for items that have extra sugars, additives, or preservatives. You might want to select the product with the fewest ingredients.