Although both tomato sauce and tomato sauce are made from tomatoes, there are significant differences in production techniques, ingredients, and uses
1、 Differences in production process and composition
1. Tomato sauce
Made from fresh tomatoes through processes such as crushing, seed removal, and concentration, without additional sugar, salt, or spices, the texture is thick and retains the original flavor of the tomatoes.
Xinjiang is an important global production area, and high-quality tomato sauce requires a pure ingredient list containing only tomato ingredients.
2. Tomato sauce
Based on tomato sauce, stir fried with seasonings such as sugar, vinegar, salt, and spices, it has a moderate sour and sweet taste and a complex flavor.
The ingredient list contains fructose syrup, edible essence, etc.
3、 Purchase suggestions
Tomato sauce: Priority should be given to products that only contain tomatoes in the ingredient list and have no additives. Products with deep red sauce color and high viscosity are of better quality.
Tomato sauce: Choose the flavor according to the purpose, pay attention to the sugar content and types of additives.
4、 Cold knowledge
Xinjiang's tomato sauce production accounts for a quarter of the world's total, and the seasoning formula of tomato sauce is often developed in combination with the needs of Chinese and Western cuisine.