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The discussion clarifies the difference between tomato puree and tomato paste, with participants agreeing that what is referred to as "tomato paste" in Canada is similar to "tomato puree" in the UK. Many users share their experiences with different types of tomato products, noting variations in taste and shelf life, particularly between tube and tin packaging. A consensus emerges that freezing leftover tomato paste from tins is an effective way to preserve it, as it tends to spoil more quickly once opened compared to tube paste.

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Offline joshallen2k

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What is tomato puree?
« on: June 13, 2008, 02:03 AM »
Sounds like a silly question, but I wanted to be absolutely clear. I live in Canada, so the terminology is a little backward to what I believe is used in the UK.

In Canada/US:
Puree - liquified tomatoes, also labeled as "Pasatta di Pomodoro"
Paste - sold in small cans, much thicker, similar to toothpaste

Whenever recipes on cr0 call for "Tomato Puree", I use the thick toothpaste type (what I call paste).

This is correct, right?

Thanks,
Josh
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Re: What is tomato puree?
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2008, 06:12 AM »
G'day,

That sounds right to me - that's what I use down here in Aus.

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Re: What is tomato puree?
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2008, 09:32 AM »
Hi Josh

Sounds like your paste is our puree.

I get mine in a tube so it's even more like toothpaste.

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Re: What is tomato puree?
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2008, 09:42 AM »
The tube and the tin also taste very different oddly enough. Once opened you have to use the stuff from the tin within a few days wheras the toothpaste type lasts for ages.
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Re: What is tomato puree?
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2008, 06:01 PM »
Quote from: Bobby Bhuna on June 13, 2008, 09:42 AM
The tube and the tin also taste very different oddly enough. Once opened you have to use the stuff from the tin within a few days wheras the toothpaste type lasts for ages.
I buy the tinned stuff
I normally get a large can and freeze it, in takeaway cartons
I chop off what I need and it thaws out fine
This is a very cheap way to do it
I also the same brand as my local takeaways (white tower)
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Re: What is tomato puree?
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2008, 06:18 PM »
Quote from: haldi on June 13, 2008, 06:01 PM
I buy the tinned stuff
I normally get a large can and freeze it, in takeaway cartons
I chop off what I need and it thaws out fine
This is a very cheap way to do it
I also the same brand as my local takeaways (white tower)

Yep id second that, white tower seems to be the preferred choice the restaurants buy it by the crate load it comes in a big can about double the size of a baked bean can. Can be difficult to get hold of only seems to be in Asian markets.
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Offline malacara

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Re: What is tomato puree?
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2008, 11:38 PM »
Quote from: Bobby Bhuna on June 13, 2008, 09:42 AM
The tube and the tin also taste very different oddly enough. Once opened you have to use the stuff from the tin within a few days wheras the toothpaste type lasts for ages.

:o I used the tube at first but since I tried the tin only use this staff, much better, that was a month and a half ago, I haven?t finished it yet  ::). I transferd it to a pot after opening and it is in the fridge since then, looks and smells good anyway. However, I will throw it away and follow Haldi freezing method from now on.

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Offline joshallen2k

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Re: What is tomato puree?
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2008, 04:49 AM »
Errr, yes. The tins I get here in Canada start to grow mold within a week in the fridge.

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Re: What is tomato puree?
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2008, 06:21 AM »
Hi
Shortage of Indian shops in Eastbourne, does anyone know whether white Tower is available in any of the major supermarkets.
Matt
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Re: What is tomato puree?
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2008, 07:36 AM »
Quote from: matt3333 on June 17, 2008, 06:21 AM
Hi
Shortage of Indian shops in Eastbourne, does anyone know whether white Tower is available in any of the major supermarkets.
Matt

I dont think they do matt3333 ive looked before - the supermarkets tend to have the Italian tom puree stuff "napolina" or some thing like that.

I work in eastbourne sometimes i remember a Asian/halal grocers in Cavendish Place bn21, not been in there thou.
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