Fully automated production line customization: According to the specific needs of users, we provide a complete set of automated equipment and services from raw material processing to final product packaging.
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Flexible procurement options: Help customers achieve cost-effective procurement strategies through standardized production processes.
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Diversified product lines: Support the production of a variety of tomato products, including but not limited to ketchup, tomato sauce, canned tomato and juice, etc.
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High quality standard design: The production line and related equipment are designed and manufactured in accordance with international high standards to ensure the output of high-quality products.
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Particle standardization technology: The particle size in tomato products can be adjusted to meet the needs of different consumers for product texture.
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Natural flavor retention: Using specific shear rates and gentle mixing technology to complete the processing while retaining the natural flavor of the raw materials.
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Turnkey engineering service: Provide one-stop service from project planning to installation and commissioning to reduce the burden on customers.

The tomato processing and production process covers the main steps from raw material processing to finished product packaging:

Tomato Processing and Production Technology

1. Raw material receiving and cleaning:
After being transported to the processing plant, freshly picked tomatoes undergo preliminary screening to remove impurities, bad fruits, and other non-conforming products.
Use specialized cleaning equipment to thoroughly remove surface dirt and pesticide residues, ensuring hygiene and safety.
2. Enhancement and sorting:
After cleaning, tomatoes enter the sorting process through a conveyor belt and are classified according to their size, color, and other characteristics.
The automated sorting system can efficiently identify and eliminate products that do not meet standards, ensuring the quality of subsequent processing.
3. Crushing and pulping:
The sorted tomatoes are sent to the crusher and crushed into small pieces or directly made into a paste.
This step is crucial for preparing products such as tomato sauce and tomato sauce, as it helps to extract juice and fiber.
4. Enzymatic hydrolysis (optional):
In some cases, specific enzymes are added to break down large molecular substances, such as gum, to improve the taste and texture of the product.
The enzymatic hydrolysis process can be carried out under mild conditions without damaging the natural flavor of tomatoes.
5. Separation:
The mixture after beating enters a centrifuge or other type of separation device, from which solid particles (fruit pulp) and liquid parts (juice) are separated.
This process provides the basic materials for the subsequent different processing steps.
6. Concentration:
Remove excess moisture through evaporation or other physical methods to achieve the desired concentration of tomato products.
During the concentration process, precise control of temperature and time is required to avoid excessive heating and loss of nutrients.
7. Sterilization:
By utilizing High Temperature Transient Sterilization (HTST) or Ultra High Temperature Sterilization (UHT) technology, potential pathogenic bacteria can be effectively killed and the shelf life can be extended.
Ensure that the product can be stored for a long time without the addition of preservatives.
8. Aseptic filling:
Quickly fill processed tomato products into sealed containers in a sterile environment to prevent external microbial contamination.
The filling speed and accuracy directly affect the quality and packaging efficiency of the final product.
9. Packaging:
Choosing appropriate packaging materials and technologies not only protects product quality, but also attracts consumers to purchase.
Various forms including traditional glass bottles, metal cans, as well as modern plastic bags, paper boxes, etc., meet different market demands.
10. Quality inspection and warehousing:
Each batch of products must undergo strict quality inspection to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
Qualified products will be stored properly in warehouses, waiting to be distributed to retailers or sold directly to consumers.

Solutions and Value Added Services

Customized production line design:
Tailored a complete tomato processing production line according to the actual needs of customers, covering all necessary equipment and technical support.
• Technical support and training:
Provide comprehensive technical guidance and employee training services to help customers quickly master equipment operation and maintenance skills.
• Optimize cost structure:
By introducing advanced production processes and management models, we assist customers in reducing production costs and improving economic efficiency.
Sustainable development plan:
Promote the application of environmentally friendly packaging materials and explore the possibility of waste recycling to support green manufacturing.

In order to better assist you in understanding the processing production lines of tomato products, the following is an overview of the main processing production lines for different types of tomato products:

1. Tomato sauce production line
• Raw material processing:
• Receive fresh or refrigerated tomato ingredients.
Clean, sort, and remove impurities.
• Crushing and pulping:
Use a crusher to break tomatoes into small pieces.
The beater is further refined into a uniform slurry.
• Concentration:
Remove excess moisture through an evaporator to achieve the desired concentration (typically between 24% and 36%).
During the concentration process, temperature and time need to be controlled to maintain nutrient content.
• Sterilization:
Through high-temperature instantaneous sterilization (HTST) or ultra-high temperature sterilization (UHT), ensure product safety.
• Aseptic filling:
Fill the concentrated tomato sauce into bottles or other containers under sterile conditions.
• Packaging:
Choose appropriate packaging materials such as glass bottles, metal cans, etc. for sealed packaging.

2. Tomato sauce production line
• Raw material processing:
• Similar to the initial processing steps of tomato sauce.
• Chop and mix:
Cut the tomatoes into smaller chunks and mix them with other ingredients such as onions, garlic, spices, etc.
• Cooking and seasoning:
Boil at a specific temperature while adding appropriate amounts of salt, sugar, and other seasonings to enhance the flavor.
Grinding and screening:
Use a grinder to finely grind coarse particles, and then use a screening device to remove larger solid residues.
Sterilization and filling:
It also needs to be sterilized and filled in a sterile environment.
• Packaging:
Common packaging forms include plastic bottles, glass bottles, etc.

3. Tomato canning production line
• Raw material processing:
Fresh tomatoes are washed, peeled, sliced, or canned whole.
Add liquid medium:
Add water, salt water, sugar water, or tomato juice as filling solution as needed.
• Exhaust and sealing:
Vacuum the can to remove air and immediately seal it.
• Sterilization:
Perform high-pressure steam sterilization on sealed cans to ensure long-term storage safety.
• Cooling and labeling:
After sterilization, the canned food is quickly cooled and labeled for shipment.

4. Tomato juice production line
• Raw material processing:
Like other production lines, starting from cleaning and sorting.
• Juice extraction and filtration:
Extract juice using a juicer and remove pulp and large molecular substances through multi-stage filtration.
• Degassing and clarification:
Remove dissolved gases and clarify juice to improve transparency.
Sterilization and filling:
After necessary sterilization treatment, sterile filling technology is used.
• Packaging:
You can choose PET bottles, paper boxes, or other forms suitable for long-distance transportation and storage.
Characteristics and advantages of production line
• High degree of automation:
The entire process is highly automated, reducing the uncertainty caused by manual intervention and improving production efficiency.
Strict hygiene standards:
Each step follows strict hygiene standards to ensure the safety of the product.
• Strong flexibility:
The production line configuration can be adjusted according to market demand to adapt to products of different specifications and varieties.
• Energy saving and environmental protection:
Introduce new energy-saving technologies and equipment to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

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