What is the difference between tomato sauce and tomato sauce?

Tomato sauce and tomato sauce are both tomato based seasonings, but they have significant differences in production process, ingredients, color, taste, and usage. This article will provide a detailed introduction to these differences and offer you a simple guide to help you choose tomato sauce or tomato sauce that is suitable as a stir fry seasoning.

1. Production process

Tomato sauce is made from fresh tomatoes through processes such as crushing, concentration, canning, sterilization, etc. Its appearance and taste are relatively thick, mainly used for seasoning Western dishes such as pasta and pizza. Tomato sauce is made on the basis of tomato sauce, and then processed through heating, seasoning and other techniques. Its taste is more refreshing, mainly used for seasoning Chinese dishes such as stir frying and stewing.

2. Ingredients

The main component of tomato sauce is tomatoes, usually without other additives. In addition to tomatoes, tomato sauce also adds seasonings such as vegetable oil, salt, sugar, spices, as well as thickeners, preservatives, and other additives to adjust the taste and extend the shelf life.

3. Color

Tomato sauce has a darker color, usually dark red or deep red, with natural lycopene. The color of tomato sauce is relatively light, usually bright red or pink, which is more attractive.

4. Taste

The flavor of tomato sauce is quite rich, with a natural tomato sour and salty taste, sometimes with a slight sweetness. The taste of tomato sauce is more diverse and rich. By adding seasonings and additives, various flavors can be presented, such as sour sweet, sweet sour, spicy, etc.

5. Purpose

Tomato sauce is mainly used as a seasoning for Western dishes such as pasta and pizza, and can also be used as a seasoning for certain Chinese dishes. Tomato sauce is widely used in Chinese cuisine, mainly for seasoning dishes such as stir frying, stewing soup, and roasted meat.