Purely natural flavouring power

TOMAMI. The essence of good cooking.

TOMAMI can be used to add seasoning and to enhance the flavour of many dishes. It is obtained 100% from ripe tomatoes, no additives, and is gently reduced. Use to taste – either during the cooking process or add to the finished dish as a condiment.

• TOMAMI #1 and #2

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    Essential, because it's made from 100 % tomatoes – nothing else. It tastes intensively fruity (TOMAMI #1) and has pronounced acidity (TOMAMI #2). That's what's in it: tomatoes. That's it. Gluten et al: gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free, 100 % free of additives. Allergens: none. Shelf life: unrefrigerated for 18 months after production date. Packaging sizes: glass bottle: 90 ml, 240 ml and 740 ml; metal can: 1 l, 3 l and 5 l; drum: 250 kg
• Vegami Sauce

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    Essential, because it's the best basis for quick sauces that are full of flavour. It has a savoury-meaty taste. Gives vegetarian and vegan dishes a hearty, spicy note. That's what's in it: TOMAMI #1 and finest spices. Gluten et al: gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free, 100 % free of additives. Allergens: mustard seeds, sesame and peanut oil. Shelf life: unrefrigerated for 18 months after production date. Packaging sizes: glass bottle: 90 ml
• Japan and Toscana Seasoning

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    Essential, because it has very intensive aromas. Gives every dish a natural flavour-filled kick. It has a spicy-aromatic taste (TOMAMI Japan) and a Mediterranean-spicy taste (TOMAMI Toscana). That's what's in it: TOMAMI #1 and finest spices. Gluten et al: gluten-free, lactose-free, soya-free, 100 % free of additives. Allergens both: mustard and celery seeds. Allergens Japan: sesame seeds. Shelf life: unrefrigerated for 18 months after production date. Packaging sizes: glass bottle: 90 ml, 240 ml

TOMAMI Tomato

The variety TOMAMI Tomato variety adds a fruity, tomatoey note with some acidity and a savoury body to your dishes – ideal for use in Mediterranean dishes, such as pasta sauces, ratatouille, lasagne, ragouts and stews/braised dishes.

TOMAMI Umami

TOMAMI Umami (Umami = Japanese for meaty, savoury, intense) provides flavour and depth with a mild acidity. It is recommended for dishes, which lack those typical roasted flavours, such as fish soups, meat and vegetable soups, steamed fish, rice and potato dishes. Also suitable in cold sauces and dips, salad dressings, spreads and gazpacho.

Naturally refined

The valuable components of the tomato are retained, thanks to the gentle processing method employed. The juice is extracted from the tomatoes; the solids and cellulose content are removed by filtering. The remaining flavours are intensified using a gentle reducing process. The relationship of both “sour” and “umami” taste characteristics can be controlled to ensure that the tomato character and the acidity (“Tomato” variety) remain more in the background, whereas the Umami and Kokumi characteristics are clearly emphasised (“Umami” variety).

FAQs

• For which types of dishes is TOMAMI suitable?

  • In fact, for almost all dishes, even desserts and cocktails! How can that be? TOMAMI gives dishes an intensive, full-flavoured aroma, yet remains in the background taste-wise. The tomato and its glutamate content in particular possess the wonderful attribute of enhancing the natural flavour of foods. Why not give it a try! You can find plenty of recipes here on this website.

• Why would I need to use it, as I have previously managed without TOMAMI?

  • That’s sometimes the way it is with the good things in life – they are just waiting to be discovered! Many of our customers wonder how they managed without TOMAMI for so long, because it provides entirely new, more intensive taste sensations, and many people now regard it as an essential ingredient in their cuisine. Why not just try it out for yourself!

• How do I measure out the right quantity of TOMAMI?

  • Add a small quantity, taste, add a bit more, taste again… Be it a drop, a dash or more – you decide how intensively the sweet and the sour interact on your palate. So just be bold and try it out!

• What are the differences between the “Umami” and “Tomato” versions of this product?

  • The “Tomato” seasoning version tastes wonderfully tomatoey, has some acidity and gives dishes that typically tomato character! The inherent flavour of the “Umami” version (Japanese for meaty, savoury, intense) remains in the background and this product adds zest and depth of flavour at mild acidity and subtle sweetness.
    
    Both versions have a pure tomato content. No salt, no additives or preservatives!

• What is TOMAMI made from?

  • From fully ripe tomatoes and nothing else. The juice is extracted from the tomatoes using a specially developed manufacturing method, while solids and cellulose content are filtered out. Our two seasoning versions, TOMAMI “Tomato” and TOMAMI “Umami”, are obtained by means of different centrifugation processes and gentle heating. And they are so concentrated that a 240ml bottle holds 4kg of tomatoes!
    
    Just tomatoes and nothing else – that’s a promise!

• Does TOMAMI contain additives?

  • TOMAMI contains nothing but tomatoes: no additives, no preservatives, no spices. 100% tomato, 100% natural, 100% vegan!

• Do I still need salt if I use TOMAMI?

  • At any rate less than normal! A key factor, especially for people who should or want to eat less salt for health reasons.

• Where can I buy TOMAMI locally?

  • If you do not live in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, you can buy our products on the Internet.

• How do I store TOMAMI?

  • At room temperature before opening; once opened you are best off storing your bottle of TOMAMI in the refrigerator.

• What’s the difference between TOMAMI and tomato paste?

  • As the name states, tomato paste is a paste and it always adds that typically tomatoey taste to food. It is made from puréed tomatoes and does not have the same concentrated flavouring characteristics as TOMAMI. Tomato paste is suitable, for example, for thickening sauces and should be browned.
    
    TOMAMI is made from high-quality tomato juice and provides an extremely concentrated flavour. As it is liquid, it can be measured out in very precise quantities and mixed in perfectly to all dishes and even cocktails. TOMAMI intensifies the inherent flavour of any dish but does not overpower it.

• I would like to use TOMAMI in my restaurant. Are larger purchase quantities available?

  • Our most popular bottle for the catering trade is the 740 ml version. TOMAMI is of course also available in 90 ml and 240 ml bottles.
    
    If you are a trade customer, please contact us direct if you wish to order!

• I would like to share my favourite dish using TOMAMI with other people. Whom should I get in touch with?

  • Send us an email or post your special recipe on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/tomami.eu/. We look forward to hearing from you!

• What shelf life do TOMAMI products have?

  • If unopened, our TOMAMI seasonings have a shelf life of up to 18 months – from the date of production.
    
    Once opened, you are best off storing TOMAMI in the refrigerator and consuming within about 6 months.

• Where are the tomatoes for TOMAMI grown?

  • The tomatoes for TOMAMI are grown by our long-standing distributor in California and processed into our seasonings in a multi-stage procedure – as in winemaking. The tomatoes used are a proprietary variety, which is rich in lycopene.
    
    Finally, everything is gently reduced once again in Germany and then bottled.

• So many products – what’s the difference?

  • TOMAMI #1 has a fruity-sweet flavour and also a slightly higher natural sugar content. When compared directly with TOMAMI #2, it is milder and less tomatoey. We like to call it our all-rounder, because it dovetails with and complements most foods as well as enhances and rounds off overall flavour.
    
    TOMAMI #2 has the same flavour-enhancing properties and has a full-bodied flavour and pronounced acidity. It is therefore particularly suitable for sauces and stews.
    
    It is also a question of personal taste. That’s because both TOMAMIs can be used with every type of dish, depending on whether you prefer a slightly fruitier taste or somewhat more pronounced acidity.
    
    Our Toscana, Japan, Hot India and Vegami seasoning sauces do differ from one another. They are all based on TOMAMI #1 and have only had different seasoning mixes added – no other additives. However, these are concentrates, so 1-2 tablespoons per plate usually does the trick.