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Tomato Paste

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Common questions

Is Tomato Paste healthy?

Tomato Paste scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This tomato paste is primarily composed of beneficial ingredients like tomato pulp and organic tomatoes, which are minimally processed and rich in nutrients such as lycopene.

How processed is Tomato Paste?

Tomato Paste is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tomato Paste's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomato Pulp, Organic Tomatoes, Tomatoes count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Tomato Paste

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70 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Sprouts Farmers Market
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This tomato paste is primarily composed of beneficial ingredients like tomato pulp and organic tomatoes, which are minimally processed and rich in nutrients such as lycopene. The presence of citric acid is a minor additive, but the overall ingredient list is clean and free from harmful substances. Despite being a processed food, the high quality of the ingredients supports a favorable score.

Key ingredients 5

Tomato Pulp
Good

Tomato pulp is a natural ingredient rich in nutrients and adds authentic flavor to the product.

Organic Tomatoes
Good

Organic tomatoes are grown without synthetic pesticides, offering a natural and wholesome ingredient.

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Tomatoes
Good

Fresh tomatoes are a nutritious fruit high in vitamins and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is commonly used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with no significant positive or negative impact.

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Naturally Derived Citric Acid
Neutral

Naturally derived citric acid is a plant-based additive used for acidity regulation, with a neutral health impact.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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