This presentation covers various processed products derived from tomatoes, highlighting their nutritional benefits, preparation methods, and key ingredients. Understanding these products can help reduce waste and enhance value in tomato production.
Introduction to Tomato Processing
Tomatoes are abundant in summer and winter; winter tomatoes are superior.
Fresh tomatoes spoil quickly, leading to significant waste.
Processing can convert tomatoes into products like juice, paste, and sauce.
Tomato Juice Preparation
Select fully ripe, blemish-free tomatoes for juice.
Good quality juice is deep red with characteristic flavor.
Hot pulping yields better juice than cold pulping.
Standard composition includes 0.4% acid, 0.5% salt, and 1% sugar.
Tomato Puree and Paste
Medium tomato puree contains at least 9% tomato solids.
Heavy tomato puree has a minimum of 12% solids.
Tomato paste contains at least 25% tomato solids.
Tomato Sauce and Ketchup
Made from strained tomato pulp, spices, and vinegar.
Contains at least 12% tomato solids and 25% total solids.
Recipe includes various spices and a specific ratio of ingredients.
Tomato Chutney
Chutney combines fruits, vegetables, spices, and vinegar.
Must have a minimum of 50% total soluble solids (TSS).
Typical ingredients include tomatoes, sugar, and various spices.
Tomato Soup Preparation
Tomato soup is popular and easy to prepare.
Recipe includes tomato pulp, sugar, salt, and spices.
Stored soup is warmed before serving.
Tomato Chilli Sauce
Highly spiced sauce made from crushed tomatoes and spices.
Preparation is similar to tomato sauce but uses unstrained pulp.
Processed at high temperatures for preservation.
Challenges in Tomato Processing
Black neck formation is a common issue in bottled products.
Caused by iron contamination during processing.
Preventive measures include proper filling temperatures and ingredient adjustments.
This presentation explores the diverse tomato products and their processing methods, highlighting the challenges faced in the industry. It emphasizes the importance of quality in production and the market dynamics affecting processed tomatoes. The yield statistics provide insight into global and Indian tomato production.
Introduction to Tomato
Tomato is botanically a fruit but consumed as a vegetable.
Highest yield per hectare is in the Netherlands (245 tonnes).
World average yield is 23 tonnes; India averages 9.6 tonnes.
Common products include puree, juice, and ketchup.
Global Tomato Production Statistics
Top 10 tomato-producing countries yield significantly higher than others.
Global average yield is 23 tonnes per hectare.
India ranks second in production but processes less than 1%.
Indian Processed Tomato Market
Annual ketchup consumption in India is 13,000 tonnes.
Market valued at Rs 1.8 billion (US$ 28 million).
Major brands include Nestle’s Maggi (37%) and Unilever’s Kissan (29%).
Challenges in Tomato Processing
Processors face issues with sourcing quality tomatoes consistently.
Price volatility affects procurement and processing stability.
Postharvest losses estimated at 13% across the value chain.
Types of Tomato Products
Tomato Juice
Tomato Puree
Tomato Paste
Tomato Ketchup/Sauce
Dried Tomato Slices
Tomato Powder
Canned Tomatoes
Manufacturing Process of Tomato Juice
Tomatoes are washed to remove dirt and microbes.
Trimming and sizing reduce waste before juice extraction.
Extraction can be done via hot or cold pulping methods.
Hot Pulping Method
Crushed tomatoes are boiled to facilitate pulping.
Temperature reaches 82ºC to inactivate enzymes.
Results in viscous, deep red juice with longer shelf life.
Cold Pulping Method
Tomatoes are crushed at temperatures below 66°C.
Juice quality is inferior in flavor and nutrients.
Requires higher pressure, leading to lower yields.
Tomato Juice Production Steps
Washing
Cutting
Pre-heating (60°C)
Concentration (10-12°Brix)
Filling
Juice Extraction
Pasteurization (100°C for 7 min)
Manufacturing Tomato Puree and Paste
Pulp is concentrated to produce puree (9-12% solids).
Tomato paste contains at least 25% tomato solids.
Further concentration yields heavy tomato puree.
Tomato Ketchup Production
Ketchup is made from concentrated tomato paste with added spices.
Ideal concentration is 28-30% total solids.
Shelf life is 9-12 months when refrigerated.
Novel Tomato-Based Products
Dried tomato slices are versatile for various food formulations.
Tomato powder is used in culinary recipes and reconstituted as juice.
Drying increases availability year-round.
References
Agribusiness Handbook on Fruits and Vegetables Processing
Green Innovation Centre in the Agri-Food Sector (GIAE) – India