Tomato puree: composition, properties and methods of preparation

Tomato puree is the main and indispensable ingredient for many dishes.This product is very rich in vitamins and various minerals that positively affect the human body. In the article we will look at what this product contains, what its benefits are, as well as how easy it is to make such mashed potatoes at home.

To begin with, many do not see the fundamental difference between tomato puree and pasta. However, these are completely different products. The only thing that unites them is that there is a tomato in both. Pasta is a kind of concentrate, which is prepared on the basis of the finished mashed potatoes. But the puree itself is always prepared exclusively from fresh fruits.

In addition, the characteristics of the paste suggests that it contains a lot more solids than in the puree. Often, in the composition of the paste you can find various additives, such as spices or flavor enhancers, which certainly affects the quality of the product.

Requirements for the quality of the production of mashed tomatoes is much higher. Despite the fact that tomatoes also undergo heat treatment, much more useful properties and vitamins are preserved in mashed potatoes.

Speaking about the benefits of any finished product, it is necessary to carefully examine its composition in order to understand the percentage of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in it. Also important is the energy value of the product and its caloric content.

Immediately it is worth mentioning that in such a puree of fresh and juicy tomatoes there is absolutely no fat. The protein in this product is almost four grams per hundred grams of the product, and the carbohydrates are nearly twelve grams. As for the caloric content, then in a hundred grams of such mashed sixty-six kilocalories.

Tomato puree is a very useful product, as it contains a large amount of vitamin C, which helps fight seasonal diseases and has a great effect on strengthening the immune system. And also mashed potatoes contain vitamin A, PP, E and B1, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and iron. All these vitamins and microelements have a beneficial effect on the heart, circulatory and nervous system.

We should also mention such a trace element as potassium. This element has a very positive effect on the work of our heart and helps to ensure that oxygen enters the blood. And also the use of such mashed potatoes helps to normalize blood circulation and significantly improves metabolism, normalizing its work.

Adults with individual intolerance of tomatoes should also refrain from consuming this product.

Now you are convinced that the nutritional value of this product is very high. Of course, you can buy such mashed potatoes in any nearby store, but it would be much better if you cook it yourself at home. Such preparation for the winter will allow you to cook a variety of delicious dishes every day.

Preparation of tomato puree does not take much time, the main thing is to know the exact recipe and follow all the recommendations. For cooking, choose ripe and juicy fruits without damage and spoilage. Primary processing of tomatoes is very important in the process of preparing the correct mashed potatoes. First you need to remove the skin and hard, rough parts of the tomato. It is easy to peel off, it is enough to make a cross-cut on the top of the fruit and scald it with boiling water. After peel is removed without any extra effort. After it will be necessary to grind all the tomatoes into a homogeneous mass and pass through a sieve to get rid of the seeds.

To facilitate the process a little, you can simply grate the grated tomatoes, leaving the skin, and then pass through a sieve.If there is a juicer in the house, then the preparation process will take a few minutes, as the device will immediately help you to get pure tomato juice without peel and seeds. Then you can make mashed potatoes according to any of the recipes, which we describe in more detail below.

It is easy and quick to make such mashed potatoes, using a wonderful device called a slow cooker. Prepared juice should be poured into the bowl, add a little salt and turn on the buckwheat mode. Usually in this mode, cook buckwheat cereal porridge, and mashed these juicy fruits, too, will turn out very tasty. As soon as the time of the selected program comes to an end, it is necessary to pour mashed potatoes into banks, which should be prepared in advance. Such a blank may well be stored in the refrigerator, or it can be prepared for the winter using the traditional spin method.

If you want to make a fragrant and healthy mashed potatoes, here is his recipe.

• Two kilograms of fresh and juicy tomatoes should be prepared using the above method. Pour the resulting mass into a suitable saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. As soon as the mass boils, add two teaspoons of salt there, it is advisable to choose a small one.
• Next, add exactly four tablespoons of sugar and mix everything thoroughly. Cook over low heat for another twenty minutes, allowing the mass to thicken, and the additives to dissolve completely.
• During this time, you need to prepare basil and garlic. For such a mass, you need one average bunch of basil, you can take green or purple, more tart. And four - five cloves of garlic.
• Grind greens with garlic in a blender. If there is no blender at home, you can skip the garlic through a grater, and chop the greens. By the way, you can dry out a bunch of basil in advance, and then just rub the leaves in your palms.
• Add the greens and garlic to the puree, then forty milligrams of table (non-concentrated) vinegar and cook all together for exactly ten minutes. Then lay out in a prepared container and roll up.

In that case, if you do not want or do not know how to roll up blanks for the winter, you can simply make the finished product freeze.

• Pre-ripe and washed tomatoes should be divided into two equal halves, put on a baking sheet covered with baking paper and sent to the oven for exactly an hour. The temperature should not be more than one hundred and eighty degrees.
• After that, give them a little cool and rub through a sieve, immediately getting rid of seeds and peels.
• Puree ready. Now you can spread it in molds. For example, small molds for baking silicone cakes are ideal.

And finally, some useful tips on this tasty and healthy mashed fresh tomatoes.

• The finished tomato puree can be used as the main ingredient during cooking meat sauce for spaghetti. You can also cook gravy or soups from it.
• Ready-made pasta may well be the basis for making any sauce, for example, homemade ketchup.
• If desired, spices and herbs can be added to any recipe at your discretion. For example, a tomato goes well with fragrant black pepper, dill, cardamom and even nutmeg. The spice added in small amounts will give a special taste and aroma to the finished mashed potatoes.

Another way to make tomato puree is in the next video.