Specification of Tomato Paste / Puree :
Physical, Chemical and Organoleptic Characteristics
|
Paste |
Puree |
T.S.S (°Brix) |
Min 28 |
Min 9 |
Acidity(% as C/A) |
Min 1.5-3.0 |
Min 0.70- 1.40 |
pH |
<4.30 |
<4.30 |
Additives |
Nil |
Nil |
Consistency – Bostwick |
<7 |
<9 |
Brown Specs for 10 gms |
<10 |
<10 |
Color |
Deep Red |
Deep Red |
Flavour |
Characteristic Ripe Tomato Flavour |
Characteristic Ripe Tomato Flavour |
Taste |
Typical Sweet sour taste |
Typical Sweet sour taste |
Microbial Characteristics
|
Puree/Pulp |
Concentrate |
T.P.C CFU/g |
<10 |
<10 |
Yeast & Mould CFU/g |
<10 |
<10 |
Coliform per gram |
Absent |
Absent |
Pathogens per gram |
Absent |
Absent |
Packing :
Paste : 1 x 228 Kgs size Aseptic Bag in MS Drum/80 Drums per 20’ fcl
Puree : 70 GM to 1 KG packed in Pouch/Sachets, Tins, Bottle as per requirement
Storage : It should be stored at cool & dry place at Ambient Temperature. Preferably below 15 ºC for extended shelf life.
Self Life : 18 months at Ambient Temperature
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