{"product_id":"fancy-hanks-tomato-sauce","title":"FANCY HANKS: Tomato Sauce – 330ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — sweet, sharp and savoury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Australia — 100% Australian fruit and vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan. Preservative free. Contains gluten (barley, wheat). Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sausage rolls, meat pies, pasties, hot dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDead horse, done properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on Hank's grandma's recipe and built from 100% Australian fruit and veg, this is the bottle that belongs next to a meat pie and nothing else needs to be said. Beetroot and onion go in, which is what gives it that distinctly Australian edge — sweeter and earthier than the supermarket stuff, and about four times the tomato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomato does the heavy lifting at 69% — real diced tomato, not paste and water — so it tastes like fruit before it tastes like sugar. Brown onion and beetroot juice add an earthy sweetness underneath, tamarind brings a sour twang, and vinegar and garlic sharpen the finish. It's rounder and less shrill than the red bottle you grew up with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSausage roll, generous squiggle, no further instructions required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork a couple of spoonfuls through rissole mince before you shape them — it seasons and keeps them moist at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as the tomato base in a homemade barbecue sauce and build molasses and smoke on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe it warm alongside a Sunday roast in place of a chutney.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk it with vinegar and oil into a dressing for a potato salad that tastes like a footy club canteen, in the best way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright red with a darker, earthier tone than commercial sauce — that's the beetroot. Thick and smooth, and it holds its shape on a plate rather than running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes (69%) Diced Tomato, Onion Brown, Sugar, Water, Tamarind, Garlic, Vinegar, Beetroot Juice, Salt, Xanthum Gum (415), Vegetable Protein, Spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegan. Preservative free. Contains gluten — barley and wheat. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/smuggler-arms-crossed.png?v=1782795129\u0026amp;width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eSixty-nine per cent real tomato and a grandma's recipe — there's no contraband here, just someone refusing to cut corners. Mix \u003ca href=\"\/products\/low-n-slow-basics-beef-bounce\"\u003eLow n Slow Basics Beef Bounce\u003c\/a\u003e through your rissole mince and finish the patties with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/falksalt-sea-salt-flakes-hickory-smoke\"\u003eFalksalt Hickory Smoke flakes\u003c\/a\u003e as they come off. Sauce goes on last and cold. Warm tomato sauce is a crime in this state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much tomato is actually in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e69%, and it's diced tomato rather than reconstituted paste. That's why it tastes like fruit first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy beetroot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt adds an earthy sweetness and depth of colour — it's what gives this sauce its distinctly Australian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The brand lists it as containing gluten, barley and wheat. Always check the physical label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it Australian made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — made in Australia from 100% Australian fruit and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference from supermarket tomato sauce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore tomato, less sugar-forward, and beetroot and tamarind adding earthiness and tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"Fancy Hank's Tomato Sauce 330ml\",\"image\":[\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/FHTomatoSauce1.jpg?v=1687143741\"],\"description\":\"Aussie tomato sauce from Melbourne's Fancy Hank's, based on Hank's grandma's recipe. 69% real tomato with beetroot and tamarind. 100% Australian fruit and veg. 330ml.\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Fancy Hank's\"},\"gtin13\":\"9309001953027\",\"sku\":\"708168\",\"countryOfOrigin\":\"AU\",\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/therubhub.com.au\/products\/fancy-hanks-tomato-sauce\",\"priceCurrency\":\"AUD\",\"price\":\"12.00\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"The Rub Hub\"}}}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much tomato is in Fancy Hank's Tomato Sauce?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"69%, and it is diced tomato rather than reconstituted paste. That is why it tastes like fruit first.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is there beetroot in it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It adds an earthy sweetness and depth of colour - it is what gives this sauce its distinctly Australian character.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it gluten free?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The brand lists it as containing gluten, barley and wheat. Always check the physical label.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it Australian made?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes - made in Australia from 100% Australian fruit and vegetables.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How is it different from supermarket tomato sauce?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"More tomato, less sugar-forward, and beetroot and tamarind adding earthiness and tang.\"}}]}\n\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"FANCY HANKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40550259097642,"sku":"708168","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/fancy-hanks-tomato-sauce-330ml-front_26a63128-9692-420c-993a-8d4e6abfbb5c.png?v=1784075305","url":"https:\/\/www.therubhub.com.au\/products\/fancy-hanks-tomato-sauce","provider":"THE RUB HUB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}