FRUITISO DRIED TOMATO POWDER

FRUITISO DRIED TOMATO POWDER

Tomato powder is a product Provided from dried and ground tomatoes that can be used as a spice, seasoning, and decoration, as well as a base for preparing liquid tomato ingredients such as tomato paste and tomato sauce.

Tomato is a plant from the Solanaceae family with the scientific name (Lycopersicon esculentum L). After carrot, lettuce and onion, tomato is the fourth most popular fresh vegetable in the world. The production of tomatoes, like its consumption, is growing significantly in the world.

However, China, India and the USA are most countries that have superiority in tomato

Production. Tomatoes are considered one of the most important vegetables produced in commercial agriculture due to the income from exports. In addition, tomatoes contribute to a healthy and balanced diet and are rich in carotene, B vitamins, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and other nutrients that are valuable for human growth and health.

Tomato in its natural state after harvest is highly perishable due to high humidity and high rate of metabolic activities. Hence, it is prone to high post-harvest losses. Drying is one of the most common storage methods to increase the shelf life of tomatoes by reducing the water content to a level that prevents the growth and proliferation of microorganisms and deactivates many destructive reactions caused by moisture. Tomatoes are usually subjected to physical or chemical pretreatment before drying to shorten the drying time, reduce energy consumption and maintain product quality. The drying speed and the quality of the products are largely related to the pretreatments performed before the drying process.

Dried tomato powder can also be used as a substitute for raw tomatoes to preparation new recipes. The quality of dried tomato powder is affected by storage conditions including packaging materials during the storage period and the subsequent storage of the product in metallized polyester bags is suggested to protect the product from light, oxygen and moisture and to postpone the quality changes of tomato powder during the storage period.

Packaging information

We offer this product in a suitable package for our customers: 5 kg cartons

We can arrange other kinds of packing by customer’s request.

Concerns about preventing or minimizing the quality loss of tomatoes during the drying process have received increasing attention in recent years. Tomatoes contain a wide range of phytochemicals, including vitamins (A-B-C-D-E-K), minerals (calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc), antioxidants, pigments and other bioactive compounds. It is thought to protect against cardiovascular diseases, cancer and degenerative changes associated with aging. However, some nutrients are destroyed by heat during drying and affect the quality and acceptance of the final product of tomato powder. To improve the preservation of these important antioxidant compounds, pretreatments such as osmotic dehydration before drying are desired.

Nutritional value table for 100 grams of dried tomato powder

Tomato powder is one of the products that has received attention in the world market due to its useful properties. This product is exported in bulk to the destination country in 20-foot containers with high weight and by ship, plane and trailer. One of the factors that cause increases the export of tomato powder to world markets, this product long term storage capability. Due to its composition and lack of moisture, tomato powder can be stored for a long time, and its antioxidant property makes it resistant to erosion and deterioration. These features cause the export of tomato powder to world markets has very important. In addition, the high quality of tomato powder is another reason that increases the export of this product. Tomato powder due to the proper preparation process and drying has a very high quality and also in Its production process, is use Technology modern. These things make tomato powder enthusiasts look at this product with more confidence and as a result, its export increase. Global markets are also very interested in natural and healthy products and tomato powder can meet the needs of these markets well. On the other hand, countries that export tomato powder are also able to produce this product in a high amount and the demand for its export is increasing. For this reason, the export of tomato powder to world markets has a good perspective.

Dried tomato powder should be stored in a dry and cool place such as a refrigerator and away from direct sunlight.

There are two main ways to cook with tomato powder. Probably the most exciting way to use it is as a spice or condiment. You can rub it in spices, Sprinkle it on chicken and fish before grilling, or sprinkle on roasted potatoes and other root vegetables, in bread dough, or as a garnish or garnish on rice, pasta, vegetables, or cooked eggs. If added to soups, gives a deep and intense tomato flavor. sprinkle on roasted corn or corn on the cob. And for a real treat, sprinkle it over thick slabs of fresh summer tomatoes.

You can also use tomato powder as an instant tomato paste. Definitely when the recipe, needs for a small amount of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon is useful and it leaves most of the contents inside the can for you which will inevitably mold in the refrigerator. Instead, just mix equal amounts of tomato powder and hot water to make the amount of tomato paste you need. For example, to make 1/4 cup of tomato paste, combine 2 tablespoons of tomato powder and 2 tablespoons of hot water. You can adjust the proportions to make the paste thicker or thinner. You can even make tomato sauce, tomato juice or tomato soup the same way.