Tomato Paste

Overview

Tomatoes have their origin in South America and spread through Europe and eventually around the globe. Tomatoes are considered to be the important commercial crop in India and the second most important crop globally after potatoes. Tomatoes are predominantly cultivated in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamilnadu. The tomato paste is manufactured under good hygienic conditions and continuous inspection by our quality team makes ABC fruits one of the renowned Tomato paste suppliers in India.

Fruit Season: Jan Feb Mar Apr Aug Sep Oct

Specification

Parameter Group	Range Value
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL
Corrected Brix @ 20 Deg Cel	Min 28
Acidity As % And. Citric Acid	1.50 – 3.00
pH As Natural	Max 4.40
Consistency – Bostwick (20 ± 2°C )	3.0-7.0(Cm/30sec)
MICROBIOLOGICAL
Total Plate Count CFU / ml	<10
Yeast & Mould Count CFU / ml	<10
Coliform Count Per ml	Absent
E.Coli	Absent
ORGANOLEPTIC
Colour	Red (a/b (D65) – Min: 1.80)
Flavour & Aroma	Typical of ripe Tomato without any off flavor
Taste	Characteristics of ripe Tomato fruit
Appearance	Homogenous & free of any foreign matter
Texture	Semi-Solid
PACKING	Tomato Paste is packed aseptically in pre-sterilized aseptic bags placed with polyliner in food-grade epoxy painted (inside) open-top MS drum. Product Net weight: 228 Kgs / or as per customer requirement.


STORAGE	Tomato Paste should be stored at ambient temperature and not below 40C. Avoid exposure to higher temperature and sunlight.

SHELF – LIFE	Best before 24 months from the date of manufacturing

Usage

Tomato paste is used in various food processing industries because of its nutritional benefits and a wide variety of applications.

Beverages; Juices, drinks, and mixed fruit juices.
Seasonings: Tomato ketchup, Tomato paste, sausages, and salads.
Baby foods: Cereals and tomato puree.
Other foods: Tomato puree is widely used in various food products that include instant soups, braised meats, and other instant foods.

Health benefits

Tomato puree contains lycopene that improves skin health and acts as a natural cleanser. It also contains vitamin A that protects the hair from external damages.
Tomato puree is rich in Calcium and Vitamin K that keeps your bone stronger.
The lycopene present in the Tomato pulp controls the growth of cancer cells and acts as anti-carcinogenic.
Tomato paste contains Potassium and Vitamin B, which decreases cholesterol levels and avoids heart-related diseases.
Vitamin C present in the tomato paste boosts the immunity level and keeps the body healthy and energized.