Tomato Paste

Tomato paste is made form tomatoes in a several stage process. Tomatoes are washed, sorted for quality, chopped, enzyme deactivates to preserve serum quality then strained to obtain the necessary juice for paste production. The strained juice is then evaporated under vacuum to a concentration of 24% Natural Tomato Soluble Solids (NTSS). The finished paste is practically free from extraneous plant materials and objectionable defects, has a bright red color and possesses a rich tomato flavor. The product is hot filled to ensure commercial sterility then cooled prior to stacking. Tomato paste is a standardized product and shall conform in all aspects to the Standard of Identity for Tomato Concentrates.