Tomato Paste
The product is derived from fresh, sound, ripe Tomato fruits (Lycopersiconesculentum) obtained by mechanical process, practically free from any objectionable factor affecting the quality of the fruit. The product is prepared by thermal treatment to render it “commercially sterile “and completely free from any additives and any pathogenic microorganism and any other hazard.
SPECIFICATIONS
Organoleptical, physical and chemical analysis:
Appearance :
Uniform, homogeneous smooth, thick consistency, free from fibers and any foreign and extraneous matter.
Aroma & flavour :
Characteristic prominent, well-expressed aroma of natural ripe Tomato and free from any offensive flavour.
Taste :
Characteristic of natural ripe tomato. Free from any objectionable off taste and after taste.
TSS :
Colour :
Acidity :
pH at 20 ℃:
Consistency :
Black & Brown specks :
28° - 30° Brix
Blood Red
Min. 2.00 ± 1.00 (As % anhydrous citric acid W/W)
3.60 - 4.50
≤ 7.5 Cm / 30 Sec at 12° Brix [Bostwick at 20 ℃]
≤ 10 No. per 10 Gms
Microbiological Parameters :
TPC
Y&M
E.Coli
<10CFU
Nil
Absent
Coliforms
Absent
TAB
Nil
Salmonella
Absent
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