Complete set of tomato processing line

Complete set of tomato processing line

 
A tomato processing production line is a series of machines and equipment used to process tomatoes into various products such as tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, or ketchup. The production line typically consists of several stages, including washing, sorting, chopping, cooking, and packaging.

Washing: The tomatoes are first washed to remove dirt and impurities. This can be done using water jets or by immersing the tomatoes in a water bath.

Sorting: The washed tomatoes are then sorted based on their size and quality. This is typically done using conveyor belts and sensors that detect any defects or foreign objects.

Chopping: The sorted tomatoes are then chopped into smaller pieces. This is usually done using a machine called a tomato crusher or pulper, which crushes the tomatoes and separates the skin and seeds from the pulp.

Cooking: The tomato pulp is then cooked to remove excess water and enhance its flavor. This is typically done in large steam-jacketed kettles or continuous cookers. The cooking process may also involve adding other ingredients such as sugar, salt, or spices to create different products.

Straining: After cooking, the tomato pulp may be strained to remove any remaining solids or impurities. This can be done using a centrifugal strainer or a sieve.

Concentration: In some cases, the tomato pulp may be further concentrated to increase its thickness and flavor. This is typically done using vacuum evaporators or rotary evaporators, which remove water from the pulp through evaporation.

Packaging: The final step of the tomato processing production line is packaging. The processed tomato products are typically filled into cans, bottles, or pouches. Automatic filling machines are often used for this purpose.

Labeling and Sealing: Once filled, the containers are labeled with product information such as the brand name, expiry date, and nutritional facts. They are then sealed to ensure product safety and freshness.

Quality Control: Throughout the production line, quality control measures are implemented to ensure that the processed tomato products meet the required standards. This may involve regular testing for parameters such as acidity, viscosity, color, and taste.

Storage and Distribution: The packaged tomato products are then stored in warehouses or refrigerated facilities before being distributed to retailers or customers.

Overall, a tomato processing production line is designed to efficiently process and transform fresh tomatoes into various value-added products for consumption.

A complete set of tomato processing line typically includes the following equipment:

Tomato washing machine: Used to remove dirt, debris, and impurities from the tomatoes before processing.
Tomato sorting machine: Sorts tomatoes based on size, shape, and quality to ensure consistent processing.
Tomato crushing machine: Crushes tomatoes into a pulp or puree, removing seeds and skin.
Tomato pulping machine: Further refines the crushed tomatoes into a fine pulp by separating the juice from the solids.
Tomato concentration machine: Evaporates excess water from the tomato pulp to achieve a concentrated tomato paste.
Tomato packaging machine: Fills and seals the tomato products into various packaging formats, such as cans, bottles, or pouches.
Tomato sterilization machine: Heat-treats the packaged tomato products to extend shelf life and ensure food safety.
Tomato labeling and coding machine: Labels the packaged tomato products with relevant information, such as expiration date, batch number, and nutritional details.
Tomato storage and handling equipment: Includes tanks, conveyors, and other machinery for storing and transporting the tomato products within the processing facility.
It's important to note that the exact configuration and capacity of a tomato processing line can vary depending on the specific requirements and scale of the operation.


Shanghai beyond offers complete set of  tomato puree production machinery on turnkey basis to produce the following end products from tomatoes.

1. Tomato Puree from tomato processing plant
2. Tomato Paste from tomato Paste processing plant
3. Tomato Ketchup/Sauces from tomato ketchup puree plant
4. Tomato Juices from tomato juice processing plant

Packing lines can be offered depending upon the requirement like Product in glass bottles, Cans, Drums, etc. Manufacturing process involves most modern technology of vacuum evaporation using forced circulation evaporators/scrapped surface evaporators. Evaporation plants are versatile in nature and can concentrate other juices also.

SALIENT FEATURES ARE:

• High yield up to 90% of juice
• Low energy cost.
• Low temperature evaporation resulting improved quality of products.
• User friendly.
• Semi-automatic as well as fully automatic system available.
• Both hot break and cold break systems available.