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Amore Sun Dried Tomato Paste
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Amore Sun Dried Tomato Paste

Amore
2.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Amore Sun Dried Tomato Paste is a small, shelf-stable tube of concentrated Italian flavor that you’ll spot tucked into the international/condiments aisle near pasta sauces, canned tomatoes, pestos and jarred tapenades. Packaged as a squeezable tube (often boxed or shrink-wrapped), it sits beside other Italian pantry staples and quick-cook flavor boosters intended for everyday home cooks. This product is built for quick midweek dinners, weekend pasta nights, and entertaining — think bruschetta toasts, an easy pizza or a hit of sun-dried tomato folded into vinaigrettes, compound butters or sandwich spreads. The Amore brand positions itself as an imported, chef-crafted option: marketing leans into “Italian” heritage, small-batch authenticity and bold taste, appealing to adults who want a premium, convenient pantry upgrade without full from-scratch effort. Labels emphasize “Imported Italian,” fresh ingredients, and a recipe inside, creating a natural/heritage health halo; there’s no organic certification or child-focused branding. In plain terms, this is a processed, ready-to-use tomato concentrate — ingredients are straightforward (sun-dried tomatoes, oils, vinegar, herbs and spices) but the product is manufactured and packaged for convenience. Sensory notes: a dense, slightly oily paste with intense umami tomato, a tang from wine vinegar, bright oregano and garlic, and a mild chili warmth; texture is thick and spreadable, with olive oil sheen. Rituals: squeezing a dab into a simmering sauce, swiping onto crostini for guests, or stirring into dressings and dips. It reads as a practical, flavor-forward pantry staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 3
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sun-Dried, Tomatoes,, Salt,, Sunflower, Oil,, Wine, Vinegar,, Extra, Virgin, Olive, Oil,, Oregano,, Garlic,, Chili, Powder..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed culinary product with few recognizable ingredients (sun-dried tomatoes, oils, vinegar, herbs) packaged for convenience; it is not an ultraprocessed industrial formulation but is more than minimally processed.

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Common Questions about Amore Sun Dried Tomato Paste

That's a great question! Amore Sun Dried Tomato Paste is relatively healthy, especially when you consider its high flavor punch with only 90 calories per serving. It's low in sugar and has no preservatives or artificial additives. However, like anything, moderation is key – it's best used as a flavorful addition rather than a main dish!

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