Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Ingredients
- Tomato Paste
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
Properties
- Texture
- Homogenous and even in texture.
- Taste
- Good Taste
- Odor
- Free from off-odors and off-flavors
- Flavor
- Characteristic of processed tomato paste. Free from any foreign flavors such as mold, tin etc.
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Microbiological Requirements
- Pathogenic micro-organisms - None.
- Micro-organisms which cause spoilage - None
- Howard mold count - Product mold filaments in not more than 40% of the positive fields according to the Howard method.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Brix (Soluble Solids) | 28 - 30 | % | |
| Red Tile | L 25.9 A 33.9 B 14.9 | - | - |
| Sieve Size | 1.5 + 0.8 | mm | |
| Viscosity (Bostwick at 12.5% Bx, at 20°C for 30seconds) | max. 4.0 | cm |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| pH (12.5°Bx, 20°C) | max. 4.5 | - | - |
| Titratable Acidity (12.5 Brix, 20º C, Acetic acid at Potentiometric end point titration) | max. 1.75 | - | - |
| Lycopene (12.5 Brix, 20º C) | Approx. 30 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulations
- Heavy metals - In conformity with FAO/WHO and Egyptian food standards
- Pesticides - In conformity with FAO/WHO and Egyptian food standards
- Radiation - None.
- Preservatives - None.
- GMO - Free off GMO’s
- Allergens - None
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging
a. Primary
i. Aseptic bags
The product is aseptically filled in approximately 200 liter, metallised foil film bags (Scholle). The bags are examined concerning blown bags or any other type of damage. The product is then put into large polyethylene bags.
ii. Drums
The product is closed well and packed in about 200 kgs, clean steel drums, coated by food grade paint.All drums are cleaned before loading.
b. Secondary
i. Palletisation
4 drums placed per pallet and each shall be fastened with a synthetic tape. Pallets are clean, undamaged and of good construction. Fumigation certificate or declaration that the wooden pallets are fully in poplar wood valid for non EU producers.
ii. Shrinkwrap
The drums are wrapped additionally with a shrinkwrap foil (approx. 50 cm long) to protect them from soiling and displacement.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
24 months when kept under proper storage conditions.
- Storage Conditions
The product must be stored at room temperature in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight and heat, without having any noticeable change in product quality.