Tomato Puree
| Parameter Group | Specification | Expressing as / Limits | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Tomato Puree | 100% Natural Tomato | - |
| Physical & Chemical | Brix @ 20°C | Min 28 | °B |
| pH @ 20°C | <4 | - | |
| Consistency @ 20°C (Bostwick) | <10 | cm/30secs | |
| Acidity (% as CA) | 1.50-3.00 | % | |
| Black Specks | <5 | nos./10gms | |
| Brown Specks | <10 | nos./10gms | |
| Microbiological | Total Plate Count | <10 | CFU/gm |
| Yeast & Mould | <10 | CFU/gm | |
| Coliforms | Absent | nos./gm | |
| Pathogens | Absent | nos./gm | |
| Others | Sterile, Free from Bacillus, Osomophilic Yeasts, Coliforms and any other Pathogenic Microorganisms | - | |
| Organoleptic | Appearance | Uniform, Homogenous, free from any foreign matter | - |
| Flavour | Typical of natural ripe Tomato without any off flavour | - | |
| Taste | Characteristics of natural ripe Tomato | - | |
| Colour | Red (A/B ratio > 1.80 , Hunter lab value) | - |
General Standards:
Product is free from added Sugars, Dyestuffs, Synthetic Flavors, Stabilizers, Pesticidal & Herbicidal Residues and Radioactive Contaminations.
Quality Standards:
Good Manufacturing Practices are applied during manufacturing process to meet all quality requirements.
Preservatives:
Free from any chemical preservatives.
Pesticide residues:
In conformance with WHO recommendations & EC directives.
Aseptic:
Tomato purees are available in 228±2 kgs or as per customer requirements. Tomato purees are packed aseptically in pre-sterilized aseptic bags covered with a polyliner and sealed inside steel drums (food grade epoxy painted internally).
Loadability:
80 drums per 20 feet container palletized or un-palletized as per customer requirements.
Storage:
Tomato purees should be stored in a cool, dry place below 20°C. Exposure to high temperatures and sunlight should be avoided.
Shelf life:
18 months from the date of production under above mentioned storage conditions. Contents must be used immediately after opening the bag
Custom products:
Tomato purees can also be supplied as per customer's requirement.