Tomato Paste

Liquid · Global · Italian · Mediterranean

Dominating the flavor profile, glutamate drives an umami value of 4.0, complemented by high concentrations of Maillard compounds developed during reduction. The aromatic architecture shifts heavily toward the fermented family, scoring 7.4, which significantly outweighs the 5.2 rating for tomato-leaf fruitiness, defining the paste's performance across its primary global applications.