CERRITOS, CALIF.  — T. Hasegawa USA has launched Tomato Boostract. Tomato Boostract is a natural flavor modifier that amplifies the taste and texture of tomatoes in multiple applications from sauces, ketchup, soups, salsas, and others, according to the company.

The company formulated the flavor modifier in response to limited tomato crop supplies in the United States, the company said.

Tomato Boostract joins the company’s Boostract line of natural flavor modifiers. The flavor modifier also may reduce use of tomato paste by 25%, according to the company.

“Our mission at T. Hasegawa is to improve the taste of foods and beverages, but also to solve production challenges through innovative technologies,” said Jim Yang, vice president of research and development. “With supply shortages increasing the cost of tomato products, Tomato Boostract is a perfect solution to amplify the fresh, bold natural flavor and texture while decreasing reliance on tomato paste."