Tomato Paste ( winter season )
Physical characteristics
Color : Red
Texture : Smooth texture and homogenized
Flavor& taste : Natural flavor of tomato and free from off odor and off flavor taste
Appearance : Tomato paste is processed without seeds, and peel
Chemical characteristics
BRIX : 36:38%
PH : Less than 4.5(at 12.5 Brix)
Color : 1.80:1.90 a/b (at 12.5 Brix)
Bostwick : 6:9cm in 30 second (at 20 °c) (at 12.5 Brix)
Black specs : 0/2/2 maximum
Acidity : less than 3.5%
Microbiology characteristics
Free from pathogenic micro-organisms
Free from micro-organisms which causes spoilage
Total count : not more than 100 CFU
Yeast and mould : not more than 10 CFU
Howard count : less than 40%
Packing and storage
Packing : in aseptic bags inside steel drum, 4drum on each pallet
Shelf life : 24 month from production date
Storage : In cool and dry place, store in ambient temperature (+25°c)
