Gaziantep's tomato paste production facilities are in high demand as they produce 20 tons of the product daily to meet both local and international demand. The process involves cleaning and leaving the paste in the sun for up to seven days. Citizens can also bring their peppers to have them made into tomato paste, for which they pay 2 TL per kilo, or they can buy it directly from the facilities for 12 TL. The production of tomato paste is crucial in Gaziantep, where it is used in almost all meals and is also popular among expats.