Tomato paste is the concentrated tomato product, obtained by boiling the fresh tomato volume in vacuum conditions. At the same time sugar, organic acids, mineral salts, vitamines A, C, aromatizers and natural substances of fresh tomato are preserved. 
         0,5 kg of paste substitutes 3-4 kg of fresh tomato. Usually, in paste there are 25-30% brix, without salt, preservatives and colorants.
          The importance of the product for food industry and usual life is high. Tomato paste is used in production of vegetable, snack, fish cans and in public alimentation. .
          The tomato paste is used in preparation of different dressings and sauces for meat, fish, potato, other dishes, giving them a special flavor and spice.