Tomato Paste Concentrate 36-38

Product Overview

Tomato Paste Concentrate 36-38 is a paste made by cooking tomatoes for several hours to reduce the water content, then straining the seeds and skins, resulting in a smooth and thick product. This specific Brix range (36-38%) indicates the soluble solids content, primarily sugars and acids, which reflects the paste’s concentration level and quality.

Commonly, tomato paste concentrate is produced using fresh, ripe tomatoes harvested at peak maturity to ensure optimal taste, color, and nutrient retention. Strict quality control during processing ensures minimal loss of color and flavor, with additives or preservatives usually not included to maintain a natural product.

Typical Characteristics

• Brix: 36-38%, indicating high concentration of soluble solids.
• Appearance: Dense, smooth paste with deep red to bright red color.
• Flavor: Intense, slightly sweet, and naturally tangy tomato taste.
• Consistency: Thick and uniform without lumps or seeds.
• Nutritional Content: Rich in lycopene, vitamins A and C, minerals, and natural antioxidants.

Common Uses and Applications

Tomato Paste Concentrate 36-38 is widely used in both commercial food production and home cooking. Typical applications include:

• Industrial sauces, ketchup, and condiments manufacturing.
• Preparation of soups, stews, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Pizza sauces and pasta bases in foodservice and catering.
• Flavor enhancement in processed meats, snacks, and canned foods.

The concentrated nature reduces shipping weight and storage space, while allowing producers to customize dilution levels for specific products and flavor profiles.

Production and Quality Standards

The production process begins with selection of high-grade fresh tomatoes, typically of varieties high in sugar and pectin such as Roma or San Marzano. The tomatoes are cleaned, sorted, and then crushed before heating under controlled conditions to avoid overcooking or flavor degradation.

Straining removes skins and seeds, producing a homogenous paste which is then concentrated by evaporation under vacuum to preserve nutrients and color. Quality standards ensure compliance with parameters like Brix content, pH, microbial safety, and absence of foreign matter.

International export-grade tomato paste often complies with Codex Alimentarius standards or equivalent national regulations emphasizing food safety and ingredient integrity.

Packaging & Export Information

Tomato Paste Concentrate 36-38 is available in various packaging suitable for both industrial users and retailers, including:

• Steel drums (typically 210-225 kg net weight), offering optimal shelf life and transport efficiency.
• Bulk aseptic bags or flexible intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for large industrial applications.
• Smaller tins or cans for retail and foodservice portions, varying from 800g to 5kg.

Packaging is designed to protect the product from contamination, moisture, and oxygen, ensuring long storage periods without loss of quality under appropriate conditions.

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