Ingredients and preparation of tomato paste

The ingredients and preparation of tomato paste play a crucial role in its nutritional value. For instance, tomato paste is rich in vitamins, acids, and other beneficial substances, including Vitamin A, B1, B2, C, and E. Additionally, it contains essential minerals like iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium. Moreover, it also provides organic acids, alimentary fiber, and active substances such as thiamine and serotonin. Finally, tomato paste is packed with a significant amount of lycopene, further enhancing its health benefits.

Preparation

For the production of tomato paste, first, workers select the ripest tomatoes from a special red variety. Next, they pre-peeled the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Then, they boil the tomatoes, causing the liquid to evaporate, which in turn increases the concentration of solids.

Cooking tomato paste without sugar

Ingredients and preparation of tomato paste play a significant role in creating its distinct flavor. In fact, tomato paste has a natural sourness, which is highly valued in cooking. To balance the tomato flavor, not only salt but also sugar is usually added to the paste. However, in this recipe, we suggest getting by with just adding salt to keep the taste of the finished paste as close as possible to natural tomatoes. Moreover, for such a preparation, fleshy, dense fruits with thick walls and a minimum amount of juice will be ideal raw materials.

tomato paste in factories:

• Receive tomatoes

• Preliminary  washing of tomatoes

• sorting и washing tomatoes

• Chopping tomatoes

• Primary cooking

• filtration

• formalization tank

• Tomato juice concentrate

• Pasteurization

• Filling in cans and packaging

• Pasteurization of filled cans

• Passing a cold shower

• dry

• Labeling and packaging

• Marketing

Here are the steps to prepare homemade tomato paste:

First, wash the tomatoes thoroughly. Next, chop them into smaller pieces. Then, add water to the tomatoes and begin cooking. Afterward, skip the filter process to retain more of the natural ingredients. Following this, separate the tomato skin and seeds. Subsequently, drain any excess water. Once the tomato juice is ready, heat it to the desired consistency. Next, add salt to enhance the flavor. To thicken the paste, simmer it further. Finally, add oil for a smoother texture and richer taste.