Industrial Tomato Paste & Sauce Production Line – From Fresh Fruit
to Finished Product
Designed for food processing plants and contract manufacturers,
this complete tomato processing line delivers consistent output,
low energy consumption, and flexible process control. It covers
every stage from raw material handling to final packaging,
producing tomato paste, ketchup, pizza sauce, pasta sauce, BBQ
sauce, and other tomato-based condiments.
Core Process Modules:
Washing & Sorting: Bubble washing tanks combined with manual
sorting conveyors remove sand, unripe fruit, and debris, ensuring
uniform lycopene content.
Double/Triple Pulping Machines: Adjustable mesh sizes separate
skins and seeds cleanly, producing smooth tomato puree. An
additional refining stage is available for ketchup-grade
smoothness.
Vacuum Evaporator (Concentration): Low-temperature falling film
evaporation preserves natural color, flavor, and heat-sensitive
nutrients. Supports both hot-break and cold-break processes for
different viscosity and color requirements.
Sterilization & Aseptic Filling: Tubular or scraped-surface
sterilizers paired with aseptic bag-in-drum fillers achieve 12–24
months shelf life at ambient temperature. Optional retail packaging
lines (glass jars, pouches, tin cans) are also available.
Key Advantages:
Fully automated CIP system with no dead corners, compliant with FDA
and EU food contact standards.
Modular design allows customers to start with concentration section
and add filling later, or begin with a pilot line and scale up.
Complete engineering services including plant layout, steam/power
calculation, and on-site installation commissioning.
Whether you process 5 tons/hour for a farm-based operation or 50+
tons/hour for industrial production, we provide a tailored
configuration. Support for specialty products such as
high-viscosity paste, low-acid sauce, or seasoned sauce bases is
available. Request a technical datasheet or send your tomato sample
for a free lab-scale yield test.
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
