tomato paste

Tomato paste is an ingredient that is used in a variety of Foodstuffs around the world. Tomato paste is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Exporting tomato paste is a significant activity in the food industry. To export this product, it is necessary to provide accurate and complete information about its specifications to buyers. This information is provided in a Specification.

tomato paste technical specification factors

In the dynamic field of tomato paste exports, mee standards are a fundamental factor. Some international standards in tomato paste include BRC, ISO 9001, FDA, HACCP, etc. Classifying tomato paste into two main categories—Hot Break (HB) and Cold Break (CB) underscores significant differences in their processing methods during the cooking phase. Hot Break is almost packaging for end-users, while Cold Break is primarily employed in bulk packaging. Cold Break is often sold to processing plants, enabling them to perform additional processing steps and transform them into products suitable for end-user consumption.

Brix

Brix is a pivotal indicator reflecting tomato paste’s dry matter content. The desirable range is between 36 and 38. Another metric, NTSS, is an indicator that is almost similar to Brix.

Color

Color is another indicator. Color determination is performed using laboratory equipment such as Hunter Lab. For color testing, the Brix level in the tomato paste must be 12.5%. Hunter Lab equipment shows three factors: a, b, and L.

L is significant for measuring brightness. A and B are other factors in which the a/b ratio is an indicator for measurement color, typically ranging from 1 to 2.2, indicating that 2.2 results in a redder color, often considered more desirable.

Viscosity

Viscosity is a measure of the thickness of tomato paste. The optimal viscosity for tomato paste is between 25 and 35 milliliters per second. Bostwick, another important index, requires specific conditions for execution, including a Brix of 12.5% and a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. This test assesses the flow rate of tomato paste in 30 seconds.

Article Size NW DW TINS/CTN CTNS/20'FCL

Canned tomato paste 850ml 800g 800g 12 1850ctns

Canned tomato paste 850ml 850g 850g 12 1850ctns

Canned tomato paste 5000ml 4500g 4500g 6 1450ctns

tomato paste in drum 220L 240kg 240kg 6 80 drums

Ingredient Fresh tomato

Brix 28-30;36-38

Shape tomato paste direct filling packed from100% fresh tomatoes

Shelf life 3 years