What are the differences between tomato paste, puree and sauce?
Each of these products has its own special individual texture, consistency and flavor characteristics: see our Product Overview. Some tomato products such as paste, puree, and ketchup have standards of identity defined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Tomato sauce is a non-standardized food; that is, the ingredients statement can vary from company to company. Sometimes, ingredients are similar — yet the product will taste or appear different depending on the level of those ingredients used.
