Tomato Puree Processing Machine Description
Tomatoes are generally processed into tomato paste or tomato puree. The tomato puree making machine line mainly includes five parts: cleaning and sorting system; crushing and beating system; concentration system; sterilization system; aseptic filling system. Fresh tomatoes are cleaned, upgraded, sorted, crushed and beaten, concentrated and sterilized, and then aseptically filled to become the finished tomato puree.
The tomato puree processing line can produce tomatoes from fresh tomatoes to various products. We also have a tomato paste production line, from fresh tomatoes to tomato paste in barrels with sterile bags. Mainly include: fresh tomato receiving system, cleaning system, sorting system, extraction system, concentration system, disinfection system and aseptic filling system. Then put the tomato paste with a sterile bag into the bucket. The ketchup in the aseptic bag in the barrel can be further made into ketchup, sauce, juice, and then packed into upright bags, metal cans, PP containers, bottles, etc.
Tomato Puree vs Tomato Paste
Tomato puree and tomato paste are both processed tomato products, but they differ mainly in consistency, concentration and applications.
| Feature | Tomato Puree | Tomato Paste |
| Consistency | Smooth and semi-liquid | Thick and concentrated |
| Soluble solids | Generally lower | Generally higher |
| Main processing | Washing, crushing, pulping and heat treatment | Washing, crushing, pulping and concentration |
| Common applications | Sauces, soups and prepared foods | Ketchup, sauces and food ingredients |
| Packaging | Bottles, pouches, cans or aseptic bags | Cans, drums or aseptic bags |
The appropriate processing technology depends on the required final product specifications.
More Feature Of The Tomato Puree Making Machine Line
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All contact materials with material are made of stainless steel, which is in full compliance with GMP standards;
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Fast live connection, easy and quick to disassemble and wash;
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The filling volume and filling speed are easily adjustable, and the bottles of different specifications and shapes can be replaced without replacing parts, and the adjustment is easy;
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The filling head is equipped with a leak-proof device, and there is no drawing dripping when filling.
Tomato Puree Production Process
The typical tomato puree manufacturing process includes the following steps:
Fresh Tomato Receiving → Washing → Sorting → Crushing → Pulping & Refining → Heating → Concentration → Sterilization → Filling → Packaging
- Fresh Tomato Receiving: Fresh tomatoes are received and inspected before entering the processing line. Damaged, rotten or unsuitable tomatoes should be removed to maintain the quality of the final puree.
- Tomato Washing: The tomatoes are thoroughly washed to remove soil, dust, leaves and other surface impurities. An industrial tomato washing machine provides continuous cleaning and is suitable for large-volume tomato processing.
- Sorting and Inspection: After washing, tomatoes are sorted to remove damaged or unqualified raw materials. Depending on the production requirements, manual sorting or automatic sorting equipment can be used.
- Tomato Crushing: The cleaned tomatoes are crushed into smaller pieces to facilitate subsequent pulping and refining. Crushing improves material flow and helps increase the efficiency of the following processing stages.
- Pulping and Refining: The crushed tomatoes enter a pulper and finisher to separate tomato pulp from skins and seeds. This stage is important for obtaining smooth and uniform tomato puree.
- Heating: The tomato pulp can be heated according to the required processing technology. Proper thermal treatment helps control enzyme activity and contributes to the desired color, texture and product stability.
- Concentration: When a higher solids content is required, the tomato pulp can be concentrated to remove part of its water content. The concentration system can be selected according to the required Brix and product specifications.
- Sterilization: The tomato puree is thermally treated to achieve the required commercial stability and food safety level. The sterilization method and parameters are selected according to the product formulation, packaging and production requirements.
- Filling and Packaging: The finished tomato puree is filled into the selected packaging, such as pouches, bottles, cans or aseptic bags. For industrial production and long-term storage, an aseptic filling system can be integrated into the production line.
Why Choose an Industrial Tomato Puree Processing Line?
An industrial tomato puree production line offers several advantages:
- Continuous Processing: The equipment can be connected into a continuous production system to improve processing efficiency and reduce unnecessary material handling.
- Consistent Product Quality: Controlled crushing, pulping, heating and sterilization help maintain consistent puree texture and quality.
- Flexible Production Capacity: The production line can be designed according to the required raw tomato processing capacity and future expansion plans.
- Customized Packaging: Different filling systems can be selected according to the required package type and product volume.
- Improved Production Hygiene: Food-grade materials, sanitary processing equipment and optional CIP systems help meet industrial food processing requirements.
- Complete Project Solution: The tomato puree production line can be supplied as a complete processing solution, including equipment selection, production line design, installation, commissioning and technical support.
Technical Data
| Description | Technical specifications |
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Bubble washing and drying machine |
◎Capacity:0.3-0.5t/h; ◎Power:3.7kw/380v/50hz/3p ◎Dimension:4000*1000*2450mm; ◎Water recycling system; ◎Elevator:PU Material |
| Crusher machine |
◎Capacity:0.3-0.5t/h; ◎Power: 2.2kw/380v/50hz/3p； ◎Dimension:630*550*1455mm; |
| Heating and concentration/sterilization |
◎Capacity:200liters; ◎Power:1.1kw+18kw/380v/50hz/3p; ◎Dimension:1100*980*1600mm; ◎Pot body size:800*550mm |
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Sachet packing machine |
◎Model:LY300C; ◎Power:1.8Kw/220v/50hz/1p;； ◎Dimension:920*720*1800mm； ◎Weight: 400kg; ◎Bag size: Length: 40-150mm, Width: 20-130mm. ◎Packing Range: 10-100grams. ◎Packing Speed: 40-80 bags/min |
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Sterilizer machine |
◎Power:24kw/380V/50Hz/3phase; ◎Dimension:1200*700*950mm; ◎Weight:100kg. ◎The basket size:500*500*240mm*2. ◎The bottle will be sterilized in the hot water between 60-80℃. |
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