Tomato 2018-06-09T10:12:10+00:00

Scientifically known as Solanum lycopersicum, despite technically being a fruit, the tomato is generally categorized as a vegetable.

Tomatoes are a major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits. They are also a great source of Carbohydrates, Fiber. Vitamin C & Potassium.

Processing Capacity
5MT of fruit per hour

Tomato

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Specifications

Physio-Chemical Specification

Color Deep Tomato Red
Taste Typical to Tomato
Other Free from Foreign Matter
Total Soluble Solid (TSS) Minimum 28 °Brix at 20 oC
Acidity (as Citric Acid) 1.4 to 2.5% w/w
pH Value 3.8 to 4.4
Bostwick Consistency cm/30sec.@20oC Max 7
Colour Value a/b. Min 1.9

Microbiological Specification

Total Plate Count (TPC) <10 cfu/gm
Yeast <10 cfu/gm
Mould <10 cfu/gm
E. Coli Absent/gm
Coliform Absent/gm
HMC Max 50%
Salmonella Absent/25gm

Packaging and Storage

Packing Aseptic bag with Polyliner kept inside painted wide-mouthed MS Drum. Net Weight 228 ± 1 kg.
Shelf Life & Storage 12 months at ambient temperature. Store in cool condition and avoid direct sunlight.

Physio-Chemical Specification

Color Deep Tomato Red
Taste Typical to Tomato
Other Free from Foreign Matter
Total Soluble Solid (TSS) Minimum 26 oBrix at 20 oC
Acidity (as Citric Acid) 1.2 to 2.2 % w/w
pH Value 3.8 to 4.4
Bostwick Consistency cm/30sec.@20oC Max 6
Colour Value a/b. Min 1.9

Microbiological Specification

Total Plate Count (TPC) <10 cfu/gm
Yeast <10 cfu/gm
Mould <10 cfu/gm
E. Coli Absent/gm
Coliform Absent/gm
HMC Max 50%
Salmonella Absent/25gm

Packaging and Storage

Packing Aseptic bag with Polyliner kept inside painted wide-mouthed MS Drum. Net Weight 228 ± 1 kg.
Shelf Life & Storage 12 months at ambient temperature. Store in cool condition and avoid direct sunlight.