Tomato paste production facilities in Gaziantep are operating at full capacity to meet the surging demand from local residents. The process involves transforming peppers into paste using specialized machinery and then leaving it in the sun for a week before delivery. The pandemic has led to a shift towards natural and homemade products, further fueling the demand for tomato paste. Residents often bring their own peppers to the factories to have them processed into paste, which they store for personal use throughout the year.