Consistency: Tomato paste has a uniform texture and consistency, ensuring product consistency and reliable performance in industrial applications. Its smooth and thick nature allows for easy mixing and blending with other ingredients, making it a convenient raw material for large-scale food production.
Shelf Stability: Tomato paste has a long shelf life due to its high acidity and low water content. This characteristic makes it an ideal ingredient for industrial selling purposes as it can be stored for extended periods without significant degradation in quality, ensuring a consistent supply chain and reducing wastage.
Flavor Enhancement: Tomato paste acts as a flavor enhancer, imparting a robust and authentic tomato taste to a wide range of food products. Its concentrated form allows food manufacturers to incorporate tomato flavor into their products without adding excess moisture, thereby maintaining the desired texture and consistency.
Versatility: Tomato paste serves as a versatile ingredient in numerous industrial applications. It is widely used in the production of sauces, soups, ready-to-eat meals, canned foods, condiments, and various processed food products. Its adaptability makes it an essential component for a diverse range of food manufacturing processes.
Nutritional Value: Tomato paste contains essential nutrients, including vitamins (such as vitamin C and A), minerals (such as potassium), and antioxidants. These nutritional components contribute to the overall health benefits of food products in which tomato paste is incorporated, aligning with consumer demands for nutritious and flavorful options.
Inspection item | Standard | ||
Sensory characteristics | Color and luster | Product should be uniformly bright tomato(red) color, free from discoloration | |
Impurity | Shall be free from pits, skins, dirt and other foreign material | ||
Apperance | The sauce body is fine and smooth, bostwick is moderate, no additives | ||
Physical & Chemical characteristics | Brix | 36-38%, 28-30% | 30-32%, 28-30% |
Break | Cold break | Hot break | |
Lycopene(mg/100g) | >50 | >50 | |
Bostwick(cm/30sec) | 6-9 | 3-6 | |
Color A/B | >2.1 | >2.1 | |
Howard Mold Count | <50 | <50 | |
Total Acid(citric acid dry material) | <10 | <10 | |
pH | 4.0-4.4 | 4.0-4.4 | |
Microbiological characteristics | TPC cfu/g | <100 | |
Coliforms MPN/g | <3 | ||
Molds cfu/g | <20 | ||
Yeast cfu/g | <20 | ||
Heavy Metal | As(Arsenic) mg/kg | <0.1 | |
Pb(Lead) mg/kg | <0.2 | ||
Cu(Copper) mg/kg | <0.5 | ||
Certifications | Haccp, ISO, Kosher | ||
Packaging | In 220 liter aseptic bags in steel drum with easy open lid, about 235kgs net weight per drum, palletized 4 drums per pallet fixed with metal bands. | ||
Storage Condition | Sweep, Dry, Well ventilated, avoid insolation | ||
Shelf Life | 24 months from the production date under appropriate storage conditions |
At Greenland(Suzhou) International Co., Ltd,we recognize the importance of reliable and hygienic packaging and shipping methods in maintaining the quality and value of goods.Specifically, we employ the use of aseptic bags in drums, with each drum weighing approximately 240kg.
Our aseptic bags are specifically designed to maintain the integrity and quality of the products being shipped. These bags are constructed using advanced materials that provide an impermeable barrier, protecting the contents from external contaminants, light, and moisture. The aseptic nature of these bags ensures that the goods remain free from any microbial growth, preserving their freshness and extending their shelf life.
To facilitate easy handling and transportation, we package the aseptic bags in durable and robust drums. These drums are carefully selected to withstand the rigors of the shipping process, ensuring the contents remain secure and undamaged throughout the journey. Each drum is precisely calibrated to contain approximately 240kg of product, striking a balance between optimal weight distribution and efficient logistics.
Our packing and shipping team consists of highly trained professionals who possess extensive knowledge and expertise in handling aseptic bags and drums. They follow meticulous procedures to ensure that the bags are properly sealed, eliminating any possibility of leakage or contamination. Additionally, they employ industry-standard protocols for loading and securing the drums in shipping containers, taking into consideration factors such as weight distribution, stability, and ease of unloading at the destination.
Greenland(Suzhou) International Co., Ltd is a reputable and dynamic enterprise that specializes in facilitating international trade and collaboration with a vast network of diverse factories. With extensive industry experience and a proven track record, we excel in connecting businesses with reliable manufacturing partners worldwide. Our company acts as a crucial intermediary, forging mutually beneficial relationships between our clients and an extensive roster of factories across various industries.
As a trading company, we offer a comprehensive range of services to streamline the import and export processes for our clients. We meticulously evaluate and select factories based on stringent quality standards, ensuring that our partners maintain exceptional production capabilities, adhere to ethical practices, and possess relevant certifications and accreditations.