Gold, Petroleum Products, Agricultural & Food Products

The Tomato Paste is made from 100% natural mature tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in a several stage process. Tomatoes are washed, sorted for quality, chopped, enzyme deactivated to preserve serum quality then strained to obtain the necessary juice for paste production. The strained juice is then evaporated under vacuum to a concentration of 24% Natural Tomato Soluble Solids (NTSS). 

The product is hot filled to ensure commercial sterility then cooled prior to stacking. 

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The product is Tomato Paste of 100% natural tomatoes. The paste is processed without pulps, seeds, 

or peel. No artificial flavors, artificial colours, or preservatives, and contains no additives, preservatives, essence, flavorings or colorings of any kind. It is also “Non-GMO”, “Free Allergens”. The finished paste is practically free from extraneous plants material and objectionable defects, has a bright red color and possesses a rich tomato flavor. Tomato paste is a standardized product and shall conform in all aspects 

to the Egyptian Standard (132/2005) and the International Standards of Identity for Tomato Paste.

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pH:  ≤ 4.3 @ 12.5° Brix

HMC:  ≤ 40% positive fields

Colour:  Red (Colour degree varies as per client’s request)

Screen: 0,020“(0,5 mm) – 0,024” (0,6 mm)

Acidity:  ≤ 3.5 % as citric acid

Texture:  Smooth texture and homogenized

Flavour:  The cooked-off flavour taste

Bostwick:  6-11 cm  30 sec. @ 12.5 Brix - 20°

Appearance:  Uniform with all the “Tomato Paste” product's characteristics 

Foreign Matter:  Free from foreign matter like wood, pieces of plastic, etc… 

Insect/Mold Injury:  The product shall be free from any Insect and fungi damage

Consistency Bostwick:  6.0 – 10.0 cm (Bostwick 12 °Brix, 20°C, 30 sec).

Pesticides & Heavy Metals:  In accordance with Euro “Standards” - Free of heavy metals

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E, COLI : (0 cfu/gm) Non-Detectable 

LISTERIA:  (0 cfu/gm) Non-Detectable

COLIFORMS: (0 cfu/gm) Non-Detectable

ANAEROBIC:   (0 cfu/gm) Non-Detectable

SALMONELLA:  (0 cfu/gm) Non-Detectable

YEAST & MOLD:  (0 cfu/gm) Non-Detectable

LACTOBACILLUS: (0 cfu/gm) Non-Detectable

ENTEROBACTERIACEAE: (0 cfu/gm) Non-Detectable

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Shelf Life 

Expected shelf life is about 24-Months from “Production Date”

Product Storage 

Must be protected from moisture and direct sun light.

Should be covered, stored in a cool, dry and good ventilated place (Ambient Temperature 25° C). 

Usage of the Product  

The product is valid for consumers of all age groups 

Consumers are to avoid puncturing of bag/container.

Product does not contain any allergens. Must be consumed once opened or keep frozen.

Product Packaging & Shipping 

Packed in “Aseptic Bags in (220 Liter) Steel Drums” or in accordance with clients’ requirements.

– (1 Drum = 228 Kg) - (1 Pallet = 4 Drums) - (FCL  20' = 20 Pallets = 80 Drums ≈ 18 MT) 

Labeling Information (As per Client’s Request)

– Product’s Name – Production Date   – Product’s Weight  – Product’s Ingredients  

– Product’s Origin – Company Information  – Expected Shelf life  – Storage Conditions

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* Payment Terms for Large Orders: (DLC-MT700 or SBLC-MT760) / MT103 *

* Payment Terms: (50%) against (P.I) & (50%) against (Copies of shipping documents) *

* Price is subject to change without notice – Terms and conditions apply – Subject to contract *

* Pesticides, contaminants, and microbiology analysis are available upon request (Subject to contract)  

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All the above information is for general guidance only. It is to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate and can be modified in accordance with the required specifications of the client.

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