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gluten-free Tomato Paste?


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Every tomato based item seems to have tomato paste in it as an ingredient. Be nice if they told us what they use to thicken the paste...but they usually don't. I'd like to find out which do and don't so I can at least make my own tomato based stuff using tomato paste.


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Michi8 Contributor
Every tomato based item seems to have tomato paste in it as an ingredient. Be nice if they told us what they use to thicken the paste...but they usually don't. I'd like to find out which do and don't so I can at least make my own tomato based stuff using tomato paste.

In Canada, I know that Safeway brand tomato paste is gluten free. The tomatoes are likely thickened by reduction during cooking. I believe other tomato pastes (Hunts, for example) are likely made the same way, but worth checking into individual brands to make sure.

Michelle

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I buy the Wegmans brand here, it says Gluten Free on the jar.

psawyer Proficient

Another Canadian answer: Unico tomato paste is gluten-free. I don't know how widely distributed Unico is. They are in the Toronto area (Concord) and their products are widely available around here.

Michi8 Contributor
Another Canadian answer: Unico tomato paste is gluten-free. I don't know how widely distributed Unico is. They are in the Toronto area (Concord) and their products are widely available around here.

Unico is definitely available across Canada. ;)

Michelle

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I use contadina tomato paste. Its gluten free and corn free.

lovegrov Collaborator

In 5 years I've never found a tomato paste that does have gluten. This is just my experience. I do not claim to have contacted every tomato pasted manufacturer out there.

richard


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tarnalberry Community Regular

tomato paste isn't "thickened" with something other than removal of water. you can make your own by simmering tomatoes for *a long time* - though doing that without scorching... that takes a delicate touch. :D

Canadian Karen Community Regular

As soon as I saw your user name, I knew you were Cdn!!! LOL! I love it!

I use Unico..... you can find it everywhere......

Welcome!

Karen

Michi8 Contributor
tomato paste isn't "thickened" with something other than removal of water. you can make your own by simmering tomatoes for *a long time* - though doing that without scorching... that takes a delicate touch. :D

I Googled a recipe for tomato paste to confirm reduction was the method of cooking...and read how long it takes to make, and the patience and stirring required. I'll keep buying mine in a can...way cheaper than the cost of my time and patience! LOL!

Michelle

Michi8 Contributor
As soon as I saw your user name, I knew you were Cdn!!! LOL! I love it!

I use Unico..... you can find it everywhere......

Welcome!

Karen

I thought the Big Comfy Couch was seen North America wide?

Granny Garbonzo, are you Canadian?

Michelle

blueeyedmanda Community Regular

I remember the Big Comfy Couch, with her dolly Molly, my mom's foster child, Jenna loves that show and tried to do the stretches with the girl on it.

Canadian Karen Community Regular

Oops! Sorry, I didn't know it played down in the U.S.......

Karen

mcalister14 Rookie

Wal-Mart brand of tomato paste (Great Value) is gluten-free. It says it on the can.

:) Stacy

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muir glen and bio nature are both gluten-free and readily available.

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