Tomato Paste Making Machine | From Fresh Tomato to Thick Paste in
One Line
The Tomato Paste Processing Line is an industrial-scale system
engineered for producing high-concentration tomato paste intended
for further manufacturing into ketchup, pizza sauce, soup bases,
and ready meals. This line is designed for tomato processors
supplying B2B customers such as food manufacturers, export traders,
and institutional kitchens who require paste with 28 to 38 degrees
Brix or even higher concentrations up to 42 degrees Brix.
Raw Material Preparation
The process begins with fresh, ripe tomatoes arriving at the
reception hopper. An elevator feeds the tomatoes into a rotary
washer equipped with high-pressure water sprays and a paddle
agitator to remove dirt, insects, and surface residues. After
washing, an inspection conveyor allows manual sorting to reject
damaged or green tomatoes. A final rinse ensures all foreign matter
is eliminated before crushing.
Hot Break or Cold Break Options
This line offers both hot break and cold break processing methods.
The hot break method heats tomatoes rapidly to 90 to 95 degrees
Celsius immediately after crushing, inactivating pectinolytic
enzymes that would otherwise degrade natural pectin. This results
in higher viscosity paste ideal for ketchup and pizza sauces. The
cold break method uses lower temperatures around 60 to 65 degrees
Celsius, producing thinner paste with fresher flavor suitable for
juice blending. Customers can choose either configuration or a
dual-mode system.
Extraction and Refining
After heating, the crushed tomatoes pass through a twin-stage
finisher. The first stage uses a 1.5 millimeter screen to remove
coarse materials such as skins and seeds. The second stage employs
a 0.8 millimeter screen for finer texture, producing a homogeneous
tomato pulp. The extracted pulp is then directed to the evaporation
section.
Complete Production Process
FRESH TOMATO ⇒ CONVEYOR ⇒ WASHING ⇒ SORTING ⇒ CRUSHING ⇒ PREHEATING
⇒ PULPER & REFINER ⇒ EVAPORATING ⇒ STERILIZING ⇒ ASEPTIC FILLING ⇒
STORAGE OR BLENDING
Key Features
- Food-grade 304 stainless steel construction meeting FDA/CE
standards
- Intelligent temperature control (±1℃ precision) for consistent
quality
- Energy-saving design reducing operational costs by 25-30%
- Customizable capacity from 500kg/h to 10t/h
- PLC smart control system for automated operation
- Easy-to-clean structure with minimal maintenance requirements
- Versatile for various sauce types and packaging formats
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | One-stop solution for tomato processing line |
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| Fresh Fruit Input Capacity | 500kg per hour ~ 25 tons per hour |
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| Raw Material | Fresh tomato, tomato paste |
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| End Product | Tomato paste, tomato sauce or ketchup, tomato juice, etc |
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| Final Product Brix | 28%~30%, 36%~38% |
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| Main Machine Material | Food grade SUS304 or SUS316 |
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| Warranty | 12 months after commissioning |
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This state-of-the-art tomato paste processing line integrates
multiple operations, focusing on the complete tomato processing
journey from initial raw material treatment to final product
packaging. As a versatile production system, this line efficiently
manufactures various tomato-derived products including tomato
paste, tomato sauce, and tomato juice, spanning all essential
processing stages.
Raw Material Preparation
The system includes comprehensive screening and cleaning
components, where a vibrating screen eliminates flawed tomatoes and
impurities while a high-pressure bubble cleaning machine with brush
rollers thoroughly cleanses surfaces by removing mud, pesticide
residues, and unwanted particles. Flexible conveying mechanisms
prevent damage to tomato skins, establishing a pristine base for
processing.
Crushing and Pulping
Following pretreatment, tomatoes are processed through a spiral
crusher in low-temperature settings to retain nutrients and flavor.
A double-stage pulping machine separates tomato pulp from peel and
seeds, with the first stage eliminating larger impurities and the
second stage providing fine pulping for desired consistency.
Concentration and Sterilization
Tomato pulp undergoes concentration in a vacuum concentration tank
where excess water is extracted in a low-temperature vacuum
environment (60-70°C). Solid content is concentrated between 10% to
30% as per specifications, preserving lycopene and essential
nutrients. Concentrated pulp proceeds to tubular sterilizer using
rapid high-temperature sterilization (121°C instant sterilization)
to eradicate microorganisms while preventing flavor degradation.
Final Product Packaging
Sterilized tomato products are meticulously dispensed into
packaging containers through an aseptic filling system maintaining
an aseptic environment to prevent secondary contamination. Capping,
sealing, labeling, coding, and boxing complete the packaging
process, with some lines incorporating metal detection and weight
detection systems to eliminate substandard products.
Final Products & Packaging
Available Packaging Options
- Aseptic bags
- Metal cans
- Sachets
- Stand-up pouches
- PP containers
- Glass bottles
- PET bottles
- Gable tops
Comprehensive Solutions
Technical Support
- Technical consultation
- Customized proposal design
- Equipment manufacturing
Implementation Services
- Installation, commissioning, and on-site training
- One-year after-sales guarantee
- Lifelong service
Additional Support
- Package design and purchasing support
- Marketing suggestions
- Factory building and design
After-Sales Service
- Debugging equipment
- Overseas technical support
- Overseas equipment maintenance
- English speaking engineers available
