Canned tomatoes and tomato paste processing lines to support large-scale industrial production

‌Overview of Tomato Sauce Production Line and Its Applications‌

The tomato sauce production line is a cornerstone of the food processing industry, enabling the creation of a wide array of tomato-based products. These items, ranging from traditional tomato sauce to spicy variants, serve as essential condiments, cooking ingredients, and culinary enhancers, widely used in diverse dishes and recipes.

‌Key Tomato-Based Products‌

‌Tomato Paste‌:

A concentrated product made by cooking tomatoes to remove excess moisture.
Features a thick consistency and rich tomato flavor.
Acts as a base for sauces, soups, and various culinary preparations.
‌Ketchup‌:

A beloved condiment crafted by blending tomato paste with vinegar, sugar, and spices.
Known for its smooth texture, sweet-tangy taste, and vibrant red color.
Commonly used as a topping for burgers, hot dogs, and fries.
‌Tomato Sauce‌:

Combines tomato paste with onions, garlic, herbs, and spices.
Offers a smooth texture and robust flavor.
Perfect for enhancing pasta dishes, stews, and pizzas.
‌Tomato Juice‌:

A refreshing beverage extracted from ripe tomatoes.
Retains natural flavor and nutrients.
Enjoyed on its own or as a base for cocktails and smoothies.
‌Tomato Puree‌:

A thick, velvety product made by cooking and straining tomatoes to remove seeds and skins.
Provides a concentrated tomato essence.
Ideal for soups, sauces, and marinades.
‌Crushed Tomatoes‌:

Produced by roughly chopping or crushing tomatoes.
Offers a chunky texture.
Suitable for chili, pasta sauces, and salsas.
‌Diced Tomatoes‌:

Created by cutting fresh tomatoes into small, uniform pieces.
Commonly used in soups, stews, and casseroles for easy incorporation.
‌Packaging Options‌
To cater to market preferences and consumer needs, these tomato-based products are available in various packaging formats:

‌Cans‌: Ensures prolonged shelf life and convenient storage.
‌Sachets and Stand-Up Pouches‌: Ideal for single servings or on-the-go consumption.
‌Glass Bottles and PET/PP Containers‌: Preserves freshness and appeals to eco-conscious consumers.
‌Industry Impact‌
The tomato sauce production line not only meets the growing demand for versatile tomato products but also supports the food industry by providing high-quality, customizable solutions. Its adaptability and efficiency make it a vital asset for manufacturers aiming to deliver products that align with consumer preferences and culinary trends.

‌Commitment to Quality‌
By utilizing advanced processing techniques and premium packaging materials, the production line ensures the preservation of flavor, nutrients, and freshness, making it a trusted choice for both manufacturers and consumers worldwide.

Core equipment of tomato sauce production line
‌1. Raw material pretreatment equipment‌
‌Intelligent sorting and cleaning machine‌
Integrated bubble cleaning, high-pressure spraying and flotation functions, it can simultaneously complete the removal of mud and sand, the removal of rotten fruits and the separation of fruit stems. Some models are equipped with AI visual recognition to realize automatic sorting of impurities‌.
‌2. Crushing and enzyme inactivation equipment‌
‌Thermal crushing unit‌
The double-shaft crusher equipped with heating function, while crushing tomatoes to 5-10mm particles, heats the material to 85-90℃ through steam or electric heating, and simultaneously inactivates pectinase and oxidase‌13.
‌3. Refining and processing equipment‌
‌Dual-channel pulping machine‌
Adopting a stepped screen design (the first channel is 1.5-2.0mm to remove coarse fibers, and the second channel is 0.6-0.8mm to purify the pulp), it is equipped with a variable frequency motor to achieve a pulping rate of >95%‌. ‌Centrifugal separator‌
Separate the pulp and seeds through high-speed rotation (2000-3000rpm) to prevent the seeds from breaking and affecting the taste‌.
4. Concentration system‌
‌Multi-effect vacuum evaporator‌
Three-effect/four-effect forced circulation tubular concentration equipment, vacuum degree up to 600-700mmHg, low temperature (50-60℃) evaporation of water, tomato sauce concentration endpoint control accuracy ±0.5°Brix‌.
‌MVR mechanical steam recompression unit‌
Energy-saving equipment, recycles secondary steam through heat pump technology, and the energy consumption is only 1/8 of traditional concentration equipment (suitable for large-scale automated production lines)‌.
‌5. Sterilization and filling equipment‌
‌UHT ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilizer‌
The tubular sterilization system can heat the sauce to 90-95℃ within 20-30 seconds, and the lycopene retention rate is >90%‌. ‌Aseptic large bag filling line‌
Supports 220L aseptic bag filling, with a filling accuracy of ±0.2kg.

Gofun can not only provide the tomato processing equipment for the plant but also provide the one-stop solution from A to Z, which includes:

• Technical consultation
• Customized proposal design
• Equipment manufacturing
• Installation commissioning and training at the site
• 1- year after-sales guarantee
• Life-long service
• Package design & Purchasing

Main parameters of tomato production line

FRESH TOMATO ⇒ CONVEYOR ⇒ WASHING ⇒ SORTING ⇒ CRUSHING ⇒ PREHEATING ⇒ PULPER & REFINER ⇒ EVAPORATING ⇒ STERILIZING ⇒ ASEPTIC FILLING ⇒ STORAGE OR BLENDING

Final products & Package types for tomato project

Shanghai Gofun machinery company offers all kinds of the tomato processing line.

The raw materials used in the tomato processing line can include fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, and more. The final products that can be obtained from the processing line include tomato paste, tomato ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato juice, tomato powder, whole peeled tomatoes, and more.

The end products are packaged in various forms, including aseptic bags, metal cans, sachets, stand-up pouches, PP containers, glass bottles, PET bottles, gable tops, and more.

After-Sales Service

1.debugging equipment

2.Oversea technical support

3.Oversea equipment maintenance

4.English speaking engineers available to provide technical support

Our Services for tomato processing plant

1. Technical support

2. Marketing suggestion

3. Final packing suggestion and design

4. Factory building and design

Shanghai Gofun machinery company, a professional fruit and vegetable processing line manufacturer and exporter in China. Which can offer the turn-key solution for different fruit juice, pulp & paste processing complete line with high quality and competitive production lines with daily capacity from 60 tons to 1500 tons. We can provide the one-stop solution from A to Z, including plant construction, equipment manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and production; provide the most optimized implementation plan.

Gofun Company provides the turn-key solution for not only the tomato paste production line, but also the processing lines for many kinds of fruits & vegetables, like apples, pears, plums, coconuts, mulberries, etc., and has received widespread praises from customers from both the domestic and overseas. Our machines have already been exported all over the world including Asian countries, African countries, South American countries, and even European countries.