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.
Tomato Paste Specification
| Parameter Group | Range Value |
|---|---|
| PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL | |
| Brix @ 20 Deg Cel (°Brix) | Minimum 28 |
| Acidity as (% Anhyd. 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 cfu / ml | Absent |
| E.Coli | Absent |
| ORGANOLEPTIC | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red (a/b (D65) – Min: 1.80) |
| Flavour & Aroma | Typical of ripe Tomato without any off flavour |
| Appearance | Homogenous & free of any foreign matter |
| Texture | Semi-Solid |
| Taste | Characteristics of ripe Tomato fruit |
| PACKING |
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| 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 |
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| Tomato Paste should be stored at ambient temperature and not below 40C. Avoid exposure to higher temperature and sunlight. |
| SHELF – LIFE |
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| Best before 24 months from the date of manufacturing |