Tomato pasteصلصة الطماطم المعلبة
Tomato paste (canned) · salsat al-tamatim
Tomato paste (صلصة الطماطم المعلبة, Tomato paste (canned)) is forbidden in Nidam al-Tayyibat. Category: condiments and spices.
industrial paste forbidden; homemade tomato sauce tolerated
- Status
- Forbidden
- Zone
- Red zone — never (or orange zone — every 2 days to weekly according to another source)
- Category
- Condiments and spices
- Condition
- industrial paste forbidden; homemade tomato sauce tolerated
- Regional names
- salsa (Egypt); “matecha mhersa” / “concentré” in Morocco
- Reliability
- Low — single source
What Nidam al-Tayyibat says
Canned tomato paste is forbidden by the system as an industrial preserve (citric acid, salt, sometimes sugar and starch), while sauce made at home from peeled tomatoes is tolerated. One primary source leaves room for “additive-free” pastes.
Sources differ: INCERTAIN : marge laissée aux concentrés sans additifs par une source ; retenu rouge.
What conventional nutrition says
Tomato paste is a concentrated source of lycopene; its salt content varies widely between brands.
This is not medical advice
This database documents the classification of foods as taught by Nidam al-Tayyibat. It does not reflect official nutritional guidelines and does not replace the advice of a doctor or a dietitian. Never change or stop a treatment based on this website.
What can replace it in this system?
Alternatives accepted by the method, for reference only.
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Classification sources: altayebaat.com · updated 10/12/2026