Tomato Paste… Intense Flavor and an Integral Part of Our Daily Kitchen

Almost every household has a jar of tomato paste tucked away in a corner of the kitchen, ready to add its magical touch to dishes. Though a simple ingredient in appearance, it holds a long story of care and tradition. In the past, when tomatoes were only available in their seasons, mothers and grandmothers found a clever way to preserve them: turning them into concentrated paste that keeps the essence of summer even in the heart of winter. Thus, “Dibs al-Bandora” (tomato paste) was born, not only as an ingredient but as an annual ritual and a living culinary memory.

It started as a practical solution to store tomatoes during seasons when fresh fruit was scarce, but quickly solidified its place as a permanent ingredient that gives food a rich color and a balanced flavor between sweetness and acidity.

Baladna Tomato Paste… Versatile Uses in Various Dishes

What makes tomato paste an essential ingredient in the kitchen is its versatility and ease of availability. It can be used in countless dishes, from soups and hearty stews to vegetable fillings like zucchini and eggplant, as well as legume dishes such as lentils and beans, and Eastern dishes that rely on meat cooked in tomato sauce. In Aleppo, it is also used as a sandwich spread with a little mint and olive oil, which can be delicious and refreshing beyond expectations.

Baladna Tomato Paste adds depth and natural flavor, giving every dish a balanced touch of sweetness and acidity, making it an indispensable element in everyday cooking.

Nutritional Value of Baladna Tomato Paste

Despite its high concentration, Baladna Tomato Paste maintains a balanced nutritional composition, making it a healthy choice for regular use. Each 100 grams of the product contains:

• 101 calories
• 1 gram of fat (of which 0.1 gram is saturated fat)
• 19 grams of carbohydrates from natural tomato sugars
• 3.5 grams of plant-based protein
• 2.2 grams of salt

This makes it a concentrated ingredient in both taste and benefit, without the need to use large quantities in cooking.

Baladna Tomato Paste… High Concentration and Natural Flavor

At Baladna, we place great importance on selecting the right fruits. We use the finest fresh tomatoes, specially selected for tomato paste, harvested during a limited 30-day season to ensure fully ripe, juicy, and tangy tomatoes.

After harvesting, the tomatoes are juiced and sun-dried, just as our ancestors used to prepare them, turning them into a high-density tomato paste with a tangy taste and original red color.

What distinguishes Baladna Tomato Paste is the density and high concentration of tomatoes (22/24), thanks to the use of the latest manufacturing techniques. This high concentration makes it very economical, as just one spoonful provides the flavor equivalent to several spoonfuls of other types.

Baladna Tomato Paste is sold in elegant metal cans of 800 grams, ready for direct use.

For Tomato Lovers… This Is the Perfect Ingredient

Baladna Tomato Paste is a staple in the kitchen of anyone who values quality, density, the original red color, and economy. The choice of tomatoes, the drying method in the sun, and the level of concentration make it a smart and effective choice for every recipe.

If you’re looking for a reliable ingredient that enhances your dishes and makes them delicious without the need for many additions, Baladna Tomato Paste is the perfect solution.