Product Description
Welcome to our Tomato Processing Plant, where we harness the bounty of ripe, sun-kissed tomatoes to create a range of delicious and nutritious products.
The process of making tomato juice in a factory usually involves several steps , which may include :
- Screening & Maintenance : Tomatoes are supplied separately to remove any rotten or damaged tomatoes & then washed thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- Preparation : Then , crush the tomatoes & remove their seeds & skins to make the tomatoes smooth .
- Competition : Mix tomato puree with other ingredients such as vinegar , sugar , salt & spices to achieve the desired flavour & consistency .
- Cooking : The mixture is placed at high temperature to cook the tomato paste & kill any bacteria that may form .
- Filling : After the tomato juice is cooked & cooled , it is poured into a bottle or other container .
- Labelling & Packaging : The bottle is labelled with the product name & nutritional information & then packaged in a box for shipping .
- Quality Control : Throughout the entire process , tomato paste is tested & checked to ensure it meets safety & security standards .
The exact procedure will vary depending on the manufacturer & model used .
Types -
- Normal Ketchup : It is the classic & most common type of ketchup that you can find in many supermarkets . It has a slightly sweet & tangy taste & a smooth consistency .
- Spicy Tomato Sauce : This tomato sauce has a mild spiciness , mostly due to the addition of chilli peppers or other spicy ingredients .
- Organic Tomato Paste : This type of tomato paste is made from organic tomatoes & other ingredients & does not contain pesticides & synthetic fertilisers .
- Low-sugar ketchup : This type of ketchup contains less sugar than regular ketchup , making it a good choice for people watching their sugar intake .
- Salt-Free Tomato Sauce : This type of tomato sauce contains no added salt , which can be a good choice for people watching their sodium intake .
- Flavoured Tomato Sauce : Some manufacturers add additional flavours such as garlic , onion or spices to give the tomato sauce a special taste .
- Heinz : Heinz is the most famous & popular ketchup brand . It has been around since the 1800s & is sold in many countries around the world . Heinz ketchup is known for its sweet , tangy taste & iconic packaging .
- Del Monte : Del Monte is a famous canned fruit & vegetable brand , but it also produces tomato juice . Known for its natural tomatoes , Del Monte tomato sauce is popular in the Philippines .
- French Ketchup : French Ketchup is famous for its mustard , but they also make ketchup . Tomato sauces are made from simple , quality ingredients & have a rich , full flavour .
According to IMARC Group's report , the global tomato juice market will be approximately US$6 . 5 billion in 2020 , & the annual growth rate between 2021 - 2026 is expected to be approximately 4 .2% . The growth of fast food & convenience foods & the increase in demand for healthy & organic tomato paste accelerate the growth of the sector .
In terms of regional markets , the largest tomato market is North America , followed by Europe & Asia-Pacific . In North America , the United States is the largest market for ketchup due to the consumption of fast food & processed foods .
The main ingredients used in tomato sauce are :
Tomato , vinegar , sugar , salt , spices .