Description
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is a thick paste made from ripe tomatoes. The final product has a fresh, rich tomato flavor and a deep red color. It has a smooth, thick consistency. The production process involves cooking tomatoes for several hours to reduce the water content, squeezing out the seeds and skin, and then reboiling the liquid to reduce the base to a thick, rich concentrate.
Tomato paste is free from unwanted additives and is also a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant found in cooked tomatoes. It contains no artificial sugar.
| Physical and chemical characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Brix | 36 – 38 |
| Color | > 2.1 (A/B) |
| Acidity | <3% |
| Viscosity | 6 – 8 (BW) |
| pH | < 4.3 |
| HMC Contents | < 44% |
| Ash | <0.3mg/kg |
| Tin | <150mg/kg |
| Copper | <5mg/kg |
| Lead | <0.3mg/kg |
| Arsenic | <0.2mg/kg |
The shelf life of tomato paste is 18 to 24 months. The product should be stored at a temperature of 10°C to 24°C.
Salsal Trading SA offers tomato paste in aseptic bags or 230 kg steel drums.
Tomato paste is widely used in the food industry. It provides an excellent base for sauces used on pizza, pasta, and other tomato-based dishes, making it widely used in pizzerias, restaurants, and catering companies. When added to sauces, it provides thickness and smoothness, along with a strong tomato flavor. Tomato paste is also used in the production of various ready-made meals.
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