Canned Tomato Paste 1500 gr

Shilton canned tomato paste products are produced and offered in six different weights and in two types of packaging: metal cans and glass jars. Tomato paste is one of the most widely used and popular food products in cooking, serving as a base for many dishes. Tomatoes are originally native to the American continent, especially southern Mexico and northern Central America. The Spanish brought this plant to Europe in the 16th century, and it was gradually introduced to the rest of the world.

History of Tomato Paste Production:

18th and 19th centuries: At first, tomatoes were known in Europe as an ornamental and non-edible plant. However, over time, their culinary uses became common in Mediterranean regions, especially in Italy. The first documents related to the preparation of tomato paste date back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. During this time, primitive methods were used to extract tomato juice and concentrate it. With the emergence of the food industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, tomato paste production began in industrial form and on a large scale. This transformation made tomato paste available as a global product. In Iran as well, tomatoes began to be cultivated and consumed around the 19th century. In the mid-20th century, industrial production of tomato paste began in Iran, and gradually this product became one of the essential ingredients of Iranian cuisine.

Characteristics of High-Quality Tomato Paste:

In general, high-quality tomato paste must have specific characteristics that distinguish it from similar products. These features include taste, color, texture, and even the product’s packaging. Below, we examine the most important characteristics of high-quality tomato paste:

Natural taste: Tomato paste must have a natural and pure tomato flavor. Additional or artificial flavors are a sign of lower product quality.

Pleasant aroma: High-quality paste should have a pleasant and mild aroma that properly conveys the scent of tomatoes.

Natural red color: The color of high-quality tomato paste should be a bright, natural red. Dull, brownish, or very dark colors may indicate lower quality or the use of additives.

Uniform color: The color of the paste should be uniform and consistent throughout the entire can or package.

Thick consistency: High-quality tomato paste should have a thick and homogeneous texture, without water separation or solid lumps.

Smoothness and uniformity: It should be free from skin, seeds, or any other impurities.

Natural ingredients: High-quality tomato paste should be made only from fresh, ripe tomatoes, without the use of artificial additives, artificial colors, or preservatives.

Ratio of solids to liquid: A higher percentage of tomato solids in the paste indicates higher quality. This means a greater tomato content in every spoonful of paste.

Proper packaging: Tomato paste packaging should be designed to protect the product from air, light, and external contamination.

Hygienic standards: The production process of tomato paste must be carried out under hygienic conditions and appropriate standards. This includes the use of high-quality raw materials and adherence to hygienic principles at all stages of production.

Stability over time: High-quality tomato paste should maintain its quality, taste, and color throughout its storage period.

All these characteristics are evident in Shilton tomato paste due to the use of high-quality Iranian tomatoes. The most important factor in identifying quality is the brand name that offers the product; in fact, the brand itself represents the level of quality. When you hear the brand name “Shilton,” you are assured that you are purchasing good and reliable products. Try cooking with Shilton tomato paste.