Description Blue Crane Tomato Paste A9 Blue Crane Tomato Paste (A9 / 2.2kg Catering Size) Elevate the flavor profile of your large-scale culinary creations with Blue Crane Tomato Paste. This highly concentrated paste is crafted from quality tomatoes, reduced to a smooth, dense consistency that delivers an intense savory punch. Known for its ability to add both a deep ruby-red color and a rich “umami” foundation, it is an essential ingredient for chefs who require consistent results and high-performance thickening in professional kitchens. The A9 (approximately 2.2kg) catering format offers a specialized mid-to-high volume solution. It bridges the gap between smaller retail sizes and large industrial cans, making it the perfect choice for medium-sized restaurants, catering events, and school kitchens. Key Product Benefits Intense Flavor Concentration: Enhances the overall taste of recipes with a small amount of product, making it a highly efficient pantry staple. Natural Thickening Properties: Improves the texture of liquid bases, providing a professional, smooth body to sauces, gravies, and soups. Vibrant Visual Appeal: Imparts a rich, glossy red color that elevates the presentation of slow-cooked Mediterranean and African dishes. Excellent Value for High Volume: The 2.2kg format provides a significant yield, offering better cost-per-serving than smaller sachets or cups. Professional Grade Consistency: Carefully processed to ensure a uniform texture and flavor profile through every batch of production. Product Specifications Size: 2.2kg (Catering Format) Format: Concentrated Tomato Paste Texture: Smooth, thick, and seedless. Flavor Profile: Robust, sweet, and savory tomato essence. Dietary: Vegetarian, Vegan-friendly, and Naturally Gluten-Free. Professional Culinary Uses Sauce & Gravy Base: The primary building block for creating rich Bolognese, Neapolitan, and signature house-made pasta sauces. Slow-Cooked Stews & Casseroles: Perfect for recipes with long cooking times, where the paste adds a deep, caramelized richness to beef and lamb bredies. Aromatic Curry Foundations: Provides the necessary body and vibrant color for tomato-based curries like butter chicken or spicy vegetable madras. Pizza Sauce Reinforcement: Stir into crushed tomatoes to add thickness and prevent your pizza bases from becoming soggy during baking. Soup Enhancement: Adds a concentrated tomato punch and velvety texture to hearty Minestrone or traditional Tomato and Basil soups. Storage Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer the paste to a non-metallic, airtight container. To maintain maximum freshness, ensure the surface is leveled and keep refrigerated. For best results, use within 14 days of opening. Blue Crane Tomato Paste Bulk 2.2kg Catering Tomato Paste Professional Grade Sauce Base Concentrated Tomato Puree Bulk High-Yield Vegetable Thickener Facebook Back to Shop Collection in Kleinmond 31 Harbour Road or in Fisherhaven by arrangement Die Ou Spens – Kleinmond Micro Wholesalers