Tomato Paste Processing Flow Chart
This tomato paste flow chart covers receiving, hot break or cold break, pulping, evaporation, viscous sterilization and aseptic filling.
Tomato Paste Processing Flow Chart Process Flow
Tomato paste flow is driven by target Brix, viscosity, hot break or cold break choice and campaign operation.
Tomato receiving -> Washing -> Sorting -> Crushing -> Hot break or cold break -> Pulping -> Evaporation -> Sterilization -> Aseptic filling -> CIP
This process flow is for preliminary RFQ planning only. Final equipment selection depends on raw material, finished product, Brix, viscosity, particles, packaging and utilities.
Step-by-Step Engineering Logic
01. Receiving
Plan for seasonal tomato delivery and defect sorting.
02. Crushing and break
Select hot break or cold break by viscosity and product target.
03. Pulping and refining
Remove seeds and skins and control particle size.
04. Evaporation
Concentrate to target Brix with fouling control.
05. Sterilization
Use viscous product heat treatment for paste or puree.
06. Aseptic filling
Fill into aseptic drums or bins with SIP logic.
Tomato Paste Processing Flow Chart RFQ Parameters
| Parameter | Reference Only Planning Question | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Raw material | Tomato variety, maturity, defect level and natural Brix. | Raw material condition controls washing, sorting, yield and hygienic risk. |
| Finished product | Tomato paste, puree, sauce base or passata-style product. | The finished product decides extraction, heat treatment, evaporation and filling. |
| Capacity | Fresh raw material intake per hour or day, shift hours and seasonal campaign. | Capacity controls equipment size, tanks, utilities and staffing. |
| Brix and viscosity | Feed Brix, target Brix, viscosity and pH. | These values drive mass balance, pump, heat exchanger and filling selection. |
| Packaging | Aseptic drum, bin, pouch, can, jar or bottle. | Package selection changes sterilization, filling and storage logic. |
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Process Flow FAQ
Can this flow be used as a final design?
No. It is a reference flow chart for RFQ preparation. Final design must be confirmed from raw material tests, product specification, utilities and factory layout.
Where does most equipment selection happen?
Most selection happens at extraction or pulping, heat treatment, evaporation if needed and filling. These stages change with viscosity, particles, shelf life and packaging.
What data is needed to refine the flow?
Send raw material form, finished product, capacity, Brix, viscosity, particle limits, heat treatment, packaging and utility data.
Can the flow support future products?
Future products can be considered, but the priority product should drive the first design. Optional routes can add cost and complexity.
Send RFQ for Tomato Paste Processing Flow Chart
Share raw material, finished product, hourly capacity, Brix, viscosity, packaging, utilities, factory layout, automation requirement and timeline. Values can be preliminary references for early engineering review.