On Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:03:15 -0600, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:

>
>"Goomba38" > wrote in message
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>> maxine in ri wrote:
>>
>>> I've seen those, as well as anchovie, basil/pesto, and a couple of
>>> others.
>>
>>> maxine in ri
>>
>> I've never tried those tubes but recall (Cooks Illustrated, I believe?)
>> doing a review of them and finding the flavors were a touch odd?
>>
>> Goomba, who needs to get more parsley and cilantro planted soon.
>
>Here's the latest review I have from Cook's Illustrated:
>
> "Tomato Paste-Updated
> Written: 7/2005
>
> Mot canned tomato pastes are plagued by a tinny aftertaste. We
>think a great tomato paste should have a fresh, full tomato flavor.

I think tube tomato paste is a great idea because it will keep almost
indefinitely. I'd use it when I just need a dab of tomato for a sauce
or soup.... as it is now, I've resigned myself to a squirt of tomato
ketchup (which actually isn't as bad as it sounds).

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