Tomato Powder

What Is Tomato Powder?

Tomato powder is a concentrated product obtained by drying ripe tomatoes and grinding them into a fine powder. It contains much less water than tomato paste, so its concentration and shelf life differ.

Its color is dark red-orange, and its scent is an intense tomato aroma; it is usually obtained as a byproduct of tomato-chip production or by grinding specially dried tomatoes.

Nutritional Value of Tomato Powder

100 grams of tomato powder contains around 300 kcal of energy; it carries carbohydrate concentrated during the drying process and a significant amount of vitamin C. Values vary by drying method and are approximate.

How Should Tomato Powder Be Consumed?

Tomato powder is used in moderate amounts as an aroma addition to dishes, as part of a balanced diet.

This information is general; tomato powder is a food, not a substitute for medical treatment.

How to Choose Tomato Powder?

Good tomato powder is a dark red-orange color, has an intense tomato aroma, and is free of absorbed moisture. Products with faded color or that have clumped are not preferred.

• Should be a dark red-orange color, not faded
• Should have an intense tomato aroma
• Should be free of moisture, a free-flowing powder consistency

How to Store Tomato Powder?

Tomato powder can be stored for a long time in a closed container in a dry, dark cupboard; it has a much longer shelf life than tomato paste.

Using Tomato Powder in the Kitchen

Tomato powder is used most in dry soup mixes, spice blends, bread dough, and in sauces where adding liquid is not wanted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can tomato powder and tomato paste be used interchangeably?

Partly; tomato powder can be mixed with water to bring it to a paste-like consistency, but tomato paste's own thickening and caramelization process doesn't give exactly the same taste.

Can tomato powder be made at home?

Yes; thinly sliced tomatoes are fully dried at low heat in the oven or in the sun, then blended into powder.

Is tomato powder available in Turkey?

It can be found at spice shops, herbalists, and gourmet markets, and online.