ASK AN EXPERT: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOMATO PUREE AND TOMATO SAUCE?
Expert opinion from Deeksha Tiwari
M.Sc in Nutrition and PG Diploma in Nutrition & Spcl Dietitian · 1 years of experience · India
Tomato puree is sauce made from cooked and strained tomatoes. It's slightly thicker than tomato sauce and has more developed flavour. Where as tomato sauce is slightly thinner consistency and it is unseasoned. Tomato sauce has added flavours which enhance your taste.
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Expert opinion from Poojitha Sri Sai Parinam
B.Sc Food Nutrition and Dietetics · Less than a year of experience · India
There is no substantial difference between the tomato puree and tomato sauce. Their preparation methods are also primarily similar. Tomato puree is the pure extract of boiled and peeled tomatoes and are strained to remove the seeds and is thick in consistency compared to tomato sauce. Whereas tomato sauce has added ingredients like herbs, spices and vegetables, which gives flavour
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Expert opinion from Sukanya Pathapati
M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics · 12 years of experience · India
Tomato puree is a thick liquid made by cooking and straining tomatoes. The main difference between tomato puree and tomato sauce is consistency, tomato puree has a thick consistency and a deep flavor than tomato sauce. Tomato sauce texture is slightly looser than puree. Tomato puree made from fresh tomatoes.
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