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Öncü's 700g mixed tomato and pepper paste, the 1650g family-size tomato paste jar and the 370g mild pepper paste are three of the most reached-for jars in a Turkish kitchen, since salça forms the base of stews, sauces and rice dishes cooked several times a week in most Turkish and Mediterranean households.
The range and brands
This category covers tomato paste, pepper paste and mixed tomato and pepper blends, with Öncü as the leading brand across sizes from a small 370g jar up to a 1650g family size. The range also includes a 1600gr tomato and pepper mix for households that go through paste quickly, alongside milder and hotter pepper paste options depending on how much heat a dish needs. Other brands stocked in the wider paste category include Burcu, Bodrum, Tamek and Doralife.
Delivery to Croydon
Orders sent to Croydon are dispatched via DHL Express and typically arrive within one to two business days. Spending £60 or more brings free delivery, while orders under that amount carry a flat £5.99 charge. Croydon sits within the CR postcode area, near the SE and SW London postcodes, and the same courier network reaches nearby areas including Enfield and Tottenham at the same delivery speed.
Practical buying tips
For a household cooking most days, the larger 1650g or 1600g jars work out more practical than repeatedly buying small ones, since paste is used in small spoonfuls at a time and keeps well once refrigerated after opening. For occasional cooks, the 370g size avoids waste. Paste is used year-round rather than seasonally, though demand for larger jars often rises before Ramadan and over the summer, when stews and slow-cooked dishes are made in bigger batches. Once opened, a jar should be kept in the fridge with a layer of oil on top to extend its life, and unopened jars store well in a cupboard for a long period before use.
Pastes in Croydon — frequently asked questions
How is tomato and pepper paste used in Turkish and Mediterranean cooking?›
Salça forms the base of most stews, rice dishes and tomato-based sauces, usually fried briefly in oil before other ingredients are added. A spoonful or two is typically enough to build flavour in a pan of rice, beans or meat stew.
What is the difference between tomato paste, pepper paste and the mixed variety?›
Tomato paste gives a rounder, slightly sweet base, pepper paste adds a more savoury depth, and mixed tomato and pepper paste combines both in one jar, which suits cooks who want a single all-purpose option rather than two separate jars.
Which brands are worth trying in this category?›
Öncü is the most widely used brand across sizes, while Burcu, Bodrum, Tamek and Doralife offer alternative options if you want to compare flavour or texture across a few jars.
What size jar should I buy if I cook Turkish food most days?›
For frequent cooking, the 1600g or 1650g family-size jars are more practical, since paste is used a spoonful at a time and a larger jar reduces how often you need to reorder.
How long does a jar of paste last once opened?›
Once opened, paste should be refrigerated and used within a few weeks for best quality, ideally with a thin layer of oil on top to help preserve it. Unopened jars keep well in a cupboard for a considerably longer period.
