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Tomato Concentrate (Paste)

Concentrates & Purees

BSGES Trades' highest-volume single line by weight. Standard grades range from 28-30% to 36-38% Brix, with colour and mould-count specifications critical to sauce manufacturers' finished-product quality.

Physical state
Paste / viscous liquid
Solubility
Miscible with water on dilution
Odour
Characteristic tomato odour
Typical usage level
Primary formulation component, typically 15-40% of finished sauce weight depending on target Brix
Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context
Regulation
Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (labelling)
E-number
Pending
Status
Raw material / ingredient; no additive authorisation required
Key standard
Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.
US Context
FDA status
GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)
CFR reference
Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration
Tomato Concentrate
Notes
Pending
Functions & applications

Base ingredient / flavouring / colouring

Technical functionWhat it does
sauce baseForms the primary structural and flavour base of a sauce.
colour and flavour contributionContributes characteristic red colour and umami-forward flavour.

Recommended applications

Sauces & dressings
Base ingredient / flavouring / colouring
Ready meals
Base ingredient / flavouring / colouring
Condiments
Base ingredient / flavouring / colouring
Specifications

Technical specification

AppearanceDeep red thick paste
ColourDeep red thick paste
OdourCharacteristic tomato odour
SolubilityMiscible with water on dilution
MoisturePending
AssayPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pHPending
Lead (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate countPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
SalmonellaPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coliPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mouldPending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging200kg aseptic drums or bag-in-box, depending on order volume
Shelf life18 months from production date, unopened
StorageStore in a cool place, away from direct sunlight. Refer to the supplier datasheet for temperature-controlled grades.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status
Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status
Non-GMO and GM-derived tomato varieties both exist globally. Confirm sourcing requirement with your order.
Irradiation
Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher
Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.
  • This line carries a non-zero EU import duty. Confirm the current tariff schedule before quoting.
  • Critical QC checkpoints: Brix, Colour (Hunter a/b), Mould count (Howard mould count), Microbiological count.
Customs reference

Import classification data

CN code (8-digit)Pending
TARIC (10-digit)Pending
EU import dutyPending
Anti-dumping measureNone on file
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