Sauces Product Development

Product Description

The ketchup factory production process usually consists of several steps that vary depending on the specifications and the products to be made .

Sort and Clean : Heat tomatoes , remove any damaged or rotten tomatoes , then wash to remove any dirt or debris .

Blanching : Blanch the tomatoes briefly in boiling water to soften the skin and help them peel .

Peels and seeds : After blanching , transfer the tomatoes to a machine that removes the skins and seeds . Then the resulting pulp is collected in jars .

Mixing and cooking : Mix tomatoes with other ingredients such as salt , sugar and spices in a large mixing bowl . Heat and stir the mixture constantly to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking .

Packaging : Put ripe tomatoes in a container such as a bottle or box and close it . Containers are labelled , packaged and shipped .

Pasteurization : In order to ensure the safety of the product , tomato paste is heated at high temperature for a short time for pasteurization . This kills any bacteria or other harmful organisms that may be present .

Cooling and Storage : Pasteurized tomato paste is cooled and stored in a temperature-controlled area until it is ready to be sent to the store or distributor .

There are many types of tomatoes , each with its own flavor and characteristics . Here are some of the most common tomato sauces :

Classic tomato sauce : It is a tomato sauce made from tomatoes , onion , garlic , olive oil , salt and water . It is often used as a base for stews and other sauces .

Marinara Sauce : This tomato sauce is made from tomatoes , garlic , onion , and herbs such as basil , thyme , and thyme . It is often used as a topping for pasta , pizza and other Italian dishes .

Arrabbiata Sauce : This tomato sauce is made from tomatoes , garlic , pepper flakes and olive oil . It is frequently used in pasta dishes and bread sauces .

Barbecue Sauce : Sweet and tangy , this tomato sauce is often used as a glaze or marinade for barbecued meats .

Ketchup : This sweet , tangy ketchup is the main condiment on hamburgers , hot dogs , and fries .

Tomato Salsa : This spicy tomato salsa is made from tomatoes , onion , red pepper and other ingredients like coriander and lime juice . It is often used as a sauce for nachos or as a topping for tacos and other Mexican dishes .

Some of the leading companies in the global ketchup market include :

Kraft Heinz Company

Nestl SA

Conagra Brands , Inc .

Campbell Soup Company

Del Monte Foods , Inc .

Mars , Incorporated

General Mills , Inc .

According to Grand View Research's report , the global ketchup market was worth 37 . 6 billion US dollars in 2020 , and annual growth is expected to be 4 . 7% in 2028 .

Ketchup ingredients may vary depending on recipe and manufacturer .

Tomatoes , onion , garlic , olive oil , salt , sugar , herbs and spices , vinegar