Definition

Noun: A thick, dense paste or puree made by removing most of the water content from tomatoes through cooking and reduction. It is used as a base or flavor intensifier in sauces, soups, and other dishes.

Usage

Tomato concentrate is a cooking ingredient, not typically consumed on its own. It is used to add a deep, rich tomato flavor and color to recipes. - It is often diluted with water, stock, or other liquids. - A small amount can significantly enhance the taste of a dish.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Double-concentrated" or "Triple-concentrated": These terms indicate the degree to which the tomato paste has been reduced and concentrated, affecting its potency and how much should be used.
• Tomato Paste vs. Tomato Concentrate: In many contexts, especially culinary usage, "tomato paste" is the common term for this product. "Tomato concentrate" can be a more technical or industrial term.

Variants and Related Words

• Tomato paste: The most common culinary term for tomato concentrate.
• Tomato puree: A less concentrated product than tomato paste/concentrate; it is smoother and thinner.
• Sun-dried tomato paste: A concentrate made specifically from sun-dried tomatoes.

Synonyms

• Tomato paste (primary synonym in cooking)

Notes on Different Meanings

The term "tomato concentrate" specifically refers to the processed food product. It does not refer to focusing one's attention on a tomato (the verb 'to concentrate').

Noun

1. a concentrated form of tomatoes