2026-05-15
The global tomato paste market continues to expand, driven by growing demand for convenience foods, ready-to-use sauces, and shelf-stable ingredients. As processors seek higher efficiency and better product quality, the adoption of modern tomato paste production lines has become a strategic priority.
A complete tomato paste processing line starts with fresh fruit washing and sorting, followed by crushing, pre-heating, double-stage pulping, evaporation, sterilization, and aseptic filling. Among these stages, the falling film evaporator represents a critical innovation. Operating under vacuum at 60 to 70 degrees Celsius, this equipment removes water gently while preserving natural color and flavor compounds. Compared to traditional forced circulation evaporators, falling film technology reduces steam consumption by 30 to 40 percent.
Cold break and hot break configurations give processors flexibility. Cold break at 60 to 70 degrees Celsius produces fresher flavor profiles suitable for premium paste. Hot break at 90 to 95 degrees Celsius delivers higher viscosity and longer shelf life for industrial applications.
Once concentrated to 28 to 38 degrees Brix, the tomato paste passes through a scraped surface heat exchanger for UHT sterilization at 105 to 110 degrees Celsius. After cooling, aseptic filling into 200-liter bags-in-drums or 1000-liter totes ensures microbiological stability for 18 to 24 months at ambient temperature. No preservatives or refrigeration are required.
Equipment manufacturers now offer modular lines from 5 to 100 tons per day of fresh tomato input. Small-scale lines at 5 to 20 tons per day serve cooperatives and startup processors. Industrial-scale lines above 50 tons per day serve export-oriented factories. Turnkey services include layout design, installation, commissioning, and operator training.
According to industry analysts, the tomato paste market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 4 to 5 percent over the next five years. Processors investing in energy-efficient, high-yield lines will gain competitive advantages in both cost and quality.
For inquiries or customized quotations, contact our engineering team with your daily fresh tomato input and target Brix.
