Aseptic Tomato Paste

The fresh tomatoes are delivered to the factory in bulk crates and assessed for pH, Brix and defects before unloading. The crates are emptied into flotation tanks, washed, inspected, color sorted and sieved. The broken tomatoes are then sieved through 0.5- and 0.6-mm mesh. The resulting juice is evaporated to 36-38 Brix. The tomato paste is sterilized in a continuous pipe-inpipe sterilizer to achieve commercial sterility. The product is cooled aseptically and filled into aseptic bags before closing. The bag is placed into a mild steel drum that is individually weighed and numbered. The drum is closed with a metal lid. The 4 drum is placed onto a wooden pallet. .................................................................................. Appearance:  Homogeneous sieved tomatoes paste without visible seeds and skin. Color: Even, bright red color, typical smooth paste, sound tomatoes.  Flavor/Odor: Characteristic tomato flavor, free from off taints and odors.  Texture: Firm consistency. Some separation of clear liquid on standing. .................................................................................. Chemical-Physical Charactristics Concentration: 36-38 BX Bostwick: 6-8 PH: < 4.3 Color(a/b): >2 Howard Mould Count: < 36 .................................................................................. Microbiological Analysis Yeast & Mold(each): N Lactic & Acetic acid bacteria: N Salt: Free Sugar: Free L: > 25 Acidity Based on Citric acid: 2 .................................................................................. Heavy Metals Lead: N Tin: N .................................................................................. GMO: product is free genetically modified organism (GMO'S)