Product Ingredients

California tomato paste is produced, following FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, from red ripe fruit that conforms to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. Our tomato paste shall meet the standards set forth by FDA, the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The product is allergen and GMO free.

Typical Specifications

Chemical and Physical	Target	Minimum	Maximum
Color	52+ TPS	50 TPS	N/A
NTSS	31.0% NTSS	30.0% NTSS	32.0 % NTSS
pH	4.2	4.0	4.5
Total Acidity	2.2%	1.8%	2.6%
Bostwick	6.0 cm	4.5 cm	8.0 cm
Howard Mold Count	< 20%	N/A	40%

Product Sterility – All products shall be commercially sterile as defined in 21 CFR 113.3

Flavor and Aroma – Typical tomato flavor, free from scorched, bitter green tomato, or other off flavors or odors.

 

Packaging	Gross	Net
Plastic drum weight	561 +/- 5 lbs	532 +/- 5 lbs
Wooden bin weight	3,150 +/- 10 lbs	2,900 +/- 10 lbs

Kosher Certification
Product is processed under the supervision of Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union and is certified kosher pareve and suitable for Passover When bearing the OU symbol

For further information contact Joseph Christovao (212) 233-0412. Email jchristovao@mercantum.com