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• Is said to be added flour into paste. Is that correct?

  Unfortunately, sometimes people can come out of such legendary gossip. Unpackaged, what you put on unsupervised paste Leading branded products, but we do know that the table of contents written on the label inside the material certainly can not be anything other than who. Our products are constantly Food, Agriculture and Livestock Ministry are subject to inspection by and are not facing any problem.

• What is Brix? How much the tomato paste brix should be?

  Brix is the water-soluble dry matter content. So, it indicates the paste rigidity degree. The paste’s lowest Brix should be within the range of 28 - 30 brix . Home-made type viscous paste is more intense, and is 32 - 34 brix.

• Is home-made tomato/pepper paste which is not packaged commercially safe to consume?

  This kind of products is usually produced in unhygienic and uncontrolled conditions.

  Cheating, addition of foreign matters, uncontrolled hygiene are really major problems for this kind of home-made paste products, which absolutely violates the safety standards.

  It is recommended to consume paste products produced in hygienic, safe, and controlled conditions inspected by specialists regularly, and packed aseptically.

• What are the black spots which can be seen in the paste?

  During the production, as a result of temperature effect, the green parts of tomatoes become brown and therefore, black spots occur. According to Food, Agriculture and Livestock Ministry regulations, maximum 2 black spots are allowed to be seen in 1 gram tomato paste.

• What is the proportion of salt in the tomato/pepper paste?

  The Oncu unsalted tomato/pepper paste contain almost 2.5% salt, however this amount comes from the natural salt found in raw materials (tomato, pepper). During processing, absolutely no salt is added. Whereas, in the salted Oncu tomato/pepper paste, it contains around 5% salt.

• Can celiac patients consume Oncu tomato & pepper paste and pomegranate-flavored sauce?

  As it is well known, celiac patients mustn’t consume gluten, which is found in wheat. Oncu tomato/pepper paste and pomegranate flavored sauce do not contain gluten even in small amounts since. Celiac patients can safely consume Oncu tomato/pepper paste and pomegranate flavored sauce.

• While some pepper/tomato paste products contain preservative and salt, in some products not. Are all products’ label information correct?

  The content of any Oncu branded product is absolutely identical to the information present on the label. You can trust our label informations.

  All consumer desire to reach products according to his/her needs, health conditions, and demand. Because of presenting according to our customers’ different demand we produce different type products like salty-unsalted, contain preserve – do not contain preserve.

• Why does the surface of paste darken?

  During the production, as a result of temperature effect, the green parts of tomatoes become brown and therefore, black spots occur. According to Food, Agriculture and Livestock Ministry regulations, maximum 2 black spots are allowed to be seen in 1 gram tomato paste.

• What should be done in order to extend the life of tomato/pepper paste after opening?

  In order to extend the life of tomato/pepper paste after opening, it is recommended to add a little bit of salt to the paste and place it in a sunny location. After every use, it is suggested to cut any contact between air and paste, this can be achieved by creating an oil layer over the paste,then close the lid and keep the jar or can in refrigerated conditions. In this way, the microbiological and sensory qualities can be maintained.

• What should we pay attention to when buying paste and other products packaged in glass jars or cans?

  Packaging should not be significantly skewed or damaged. Any damage in can may cause contanimation from the ambiant environment due to leakage. The can mustn’t be swollen in any way. Swollen cans indicates the presence of living aerobic microorganisms or aerobic degradation. Do not buy or consume this kind of products.