# Tomato

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Updated: 2026-11-05T18:01:42.000Z

Water content affects the body of a tomato-based marinade.

Why is one batch more watery?

Tomato varieties differ in flesh and juice. Weigh the prepared ingredient as the recipe specifies. A watery batch is not a reason to silently change its vinegar or salt proportions.

Can tomato paste replace fresh tomatoes by weight?

Paste is concentrated and gives a different texture. It is not an equal-weight replacement for fresh tomatoes. For shelf-stable preservation, use a tested formula: tomato colour and taste cannot verify sufficient acidity.

## From ingredient to marinade

These amounts come directly from our recipes. Open a marinade to calculate your own quantity and follow every stage.

### [Lecho marinade](https://marinad191.com/en/recipes/lecho-marinade/)

Cleaned bell pepper weight: 1,000 g

- Tomatoes: 600 g


## Sources & further reading

Sources support the ingredient notes; they do not certify our recipes for preservation.

- [University of Minnesota Extension](https://extension.umn.edu/food/preparing/cooking-at-home/food-preservation/canning/tomatoes)
- [University of Maryland Extension](https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-tomatoes-home-garden)