Classification system of deep-processed tomato products
Basic processing
‌Concentrated products‌

• Tomato paste: dehydrated after long-term boiling, solid content ≥24%
• Tomato puree: higher water content than tomato paste, used as soup base

‌Seasoning sauces‌

• Traditional tomato sauce: cooking seasoning containing olive oil/spices, suitable for pizza/pasta
• Tomato sauce: slightly spicy dip with added peppers/onions, suitable for fried foods
• Tomato flavored sauce (Relish): compound dip containing diced vegetables, often used as a side dish
  

Beverage processing
‌Juice series‌

• NFC tomato juice: non-concentrated reduced juice, retaining fresh fruit flavor
• Fermented beverages: including tomato wine/vinegar, alcohol content 4-12%vol

Snack food category
‌Dehydrated products

• Dried tomatoes: made by hot air drying, moisture ≤8%
• Tomato chips: using puffing technology, fat content <1%

Reprocessed foods

• Tomato fiber foods: paper-shaped edible carriers
• Tomato pre-prepared dishes: instant soup/sauce packages

High value-added products

Extract series

• Lycopene: used in health products/cosmetics, purity ≥95%
• Tomato seed oil: obtained by cold pressing, unsaturated fatty acid content 80%

Special dietary foods

• Calcium-rich tomato products: calcium content is enhanced through cultivation
• Low-sodium tomato soy sauce: alternative to traditional fermented soy sauce

Main parameters of tomato production line

FRESH TOMATO ⇒ CONVEYOR ⇒ WASHING ⇒ SORTING ⇒ CRUSHING ⇒ PREHEATING ⇒ PULPER & REFINER ⇒ EVAPORATING ⇒ STERILIZING ⇒ ASEPTIC FILLING ⇒ STORAGE OR BLENDING

Our ketchup production line offers a tailored solution with equipment capacities ranging from 10 to 4000 tons per day.

Key Features of the Ketchup Production Line:

As a pivotal component in the food processing sector, our ketchup production line is meticulously crafted for manufacturing various tomato-based products such as ketchup, tomato paste, tomato juice, diced tomatoes, and more. Constructed with SUS304 food-grade stainless steel, it adheres to international standards like FDA, CE, and HACCP, catering to the needs of global food processing firms.

Core Tomato Products and Processing Techniques:

Tomato Paste:
Processing Method: Cleaning → Crushing → Preheating → Pulping → Concentration → Sterilization → Filling
Product Characteristics:
High concentration (28-36°Brix), robust flavor
Ideal for seasoning sauces, soup bases, and pizza sauces
Supports hot filling or aseptic filling
Ketchup:
Key Ingredients: Tomato Paste + Sugar + Vinegar + Spices
Critical Equipment: Mixing Tank → Colloid Mill → UHT Sterilizer → Filling Machine
Packaging Options: PET Bottle / Glass Bottle / Flexible Packaging
Tomato Juice:
Processing Benefits:
Cold pressing method retains Vitamin C and lycopene
Option for clarified or pulp type
Aseptic cold filling extends shelf life
Diced/Crushed Tomatoes:
Special Processes:
Infrared peeling tech minimizes losses
Automated sorting system ensures uniform particle size
Suitable for pasta sauces and Mexican salsa
Technological Advantages of the Equipment:

Material Assurance: Entire line made of SUS304 stainless steel with sanitary welds
Energy Efficiency: Triple-effect evaporator saves 40% energy, heat recovery system
Intelligent Control: PLC automation, data traceability, remote monitoring
Customization: Adjust parameters based on tomato varieties like Roma or cherry tomatoes
Core Equipment of the Tomato Sauce Production Line:

Raw Material Pre-treatment Equipment:
Intelligent Sorting and Cleaning Machine: Integrated functions for efficient cleaning and sorting
Crushing and Enzyme Inactivation Equipment:
Thermal Crushing Unit: Double-shaft crusher with heating function
Refining and Processing Equipment:
Dual-Channel Pulping Machine: Achieves a pulp rate of over 95%
Centrifugal Separator: Separates pulp and seeds effectively
Concentration System:
Multi-Effect Vacuum Evaporator: High precision control for sauce concentration
MVR Mechanical Steam Recompression Unit: Energy-saving equipment suitable for large-scale production
Sterilization and Filling Equipment:
UHT Ultra-High Temperature Sterilizer: Ensures high lycopene retention
Aseptic Large Bag Filling Line: Supports aseptic bag filling with high accuracy.

Final products & Package types for tomato project

Shanghai Gofun machinery company offers all kinds of the tomato processing line.

The raw materials used in the tomato processing line can include fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, and more. The final products that can be obtained from the processing line include tomato paste, tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomato powder, whole peeled tomatoes, and more.

The end products are packaged in various forms, including aseptic bags, metal cans, sachets, stand-up pouches, PP containers, glass bottles, PET bottles, gable tops, and more.

After-Sales Service

1.debugging equipment

2.Oversea technical support

3.Oversea equipment maintenance

4.English speaking engineers available to provide technical support

Our Services for tomato processing plant

1. Technical support

2. Marketing suggestion

3. Final packing suggestion and design

4. Factory building and design

Shanghai Gofun machinery company, a professional fruit and vegetable processing line manufacturer and exporter in China. Which can offer the turn-key solution for different fruit juice, pulp & paste processing complete line with high quality and competitive production lines with daily capacity from 60 tons to 1500 tons. We can provide the one-stop solution from A to Z, including plant construction, equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and production; provide the most optimized implementation plan.

Gofun Company provides the turn-key solution for not only the tomato paste production line, but also the processing lines for many kinds of fruits & vegetables, like apples, pears, plums, coconuts, mulberries, etc., and has received widespread praises from customers from both the domestic and overseas. Our machines have already been exported all over the world including Asian countries, African countries, South American countries, and even European countries.