Tomato

Overview

Tomatoes are one of the most popular fruits on earth majorly because they grow in many places.

The tomato not only adds taste to the platter, but also helps fight diseases. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and fiber, and are cholesterol free.

In India, the popularity of Tomatoes is unrivalled. It is used in all types of cuisines across the country. We choose the very best of these Tomatoes for you.

Process Flow Chart of Tomato Puree in Aseptic packing

Specifications

Product Description:

JUS! Aseptic premium quality Tomato paste is manufactured from selected good quality fresh and mature red tomatoes. Fresh handpicked tomatoes are sorted, washed, inspected carefully crushed & extracted. The pulpy mass is heated, cooled & filled aseptically in pre-sterile aseptic bag. The processed tomato paste is known for its natural taste & color. The process is carried out with great heed to keep hold of maximum level of natural flavor and taste.

Organoleptical, Physical and Chemical Analysis:

Appearance	Perfect Homogeneous, smooth, free from fibers and foreign matter
Aroma and Flavor	Prominent aroma of natural ripe Tomato
Taste	Typical Sweet sour taste
Color	Red (Hunter lab value not less than 2 by A/B ratio)
Physical Characteristics	Brix @ 20ºC: 28 ° Min Acidity: 1.50 – 3.00 (As % ascetic acid w/w) pH @ 20ºC: < 4.00 Consistency@ 20° C: <10 / 30 Sec (Bostwick) Black Specks: Nil Brown Specks: < 10 no per 10 grams
Microbiological Standards:	Total Plate Count: <10 CFU per gram. Yeast and Mould Count: <10 CFU per gram Coliform: Absent per gram Pathogens: Absent per gram Howard Mold Count: 50 % "Commercially sterile", free from bacillus, osomophilic yeast, coliform and any other pathogenic microorganism and fit for human consumption.

Standards

General Standards:

Product is free from added sugar, dyestuff, synthetic flavor, stabilizers, pesticides & herbicidal residues and radioactive contamination.

Quality Standards:

‘Good Manufacturing Practices’ is applied in the manufacturing process to meet the laid down given standards as per HACCP by ISA Cert B.V Netherlands, SGF (SGF International E.V) and ISO - 9001 (AQA International).

Preservatives:

Product is free from added sugar, color & preservative of any class.

Pesticide residues:

In conformance with WHO recommendations & EC directives.

Packaging

Packaging

Jus! Tomato puree can be availed in (228 +/ - 2 kgs) aseptically packed. They are packed in pre-sterilized high barrier bags which are then placed in MS Drums.

Loadability:

80 drums per 20 ft container palletized or unpalletized.

Storage:

It should be stored at cool & dry place below 20ºC. Preferably below 15 ºC to ensure extended shelf life.

Shelf life:

18 months from the date of production under above mentioned storage conditions. The contents must be immediately used after opening the bag.

Custom products:

Jus! Aseptic Tomato paste can also be supplied as per customer’s specification.