This product is a large, 1-kilogram Food Service Pack of Del Monte Tomato Paste, specifically designed for high-volume use in commercial kitchens, restaurants, or for avid home cooks. It is a highly concentrated puree made from ripe, fresh tomatoes, cooked down to remove excess water, resulting in an intensely flavored and thick paste. This concentrated form makes it an essential ingredient for building a robust tomato base in various recipes, including sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, and pasta dishes. It provides a deep, savory umami quality and helps to thicken liquids, adding richness and body to culinary creations. The convenient pouch format is often preferred in food service for its efficiency in storage, dispensing, and minimizing waste compared to cans