GoldCheer Tomato Processing Plant
Goldcheer tomato processing Plant can help you to make tomato paste, tomato sauce, tomato ketchup from fresh tomatoes, it includes tomato washing machine, sorting machine, crusher, pre-heater, pulping machine, evaporator, sterilizer, and filling machine, as a turn-key project supplier, Goldcheer can always satisfy you.
There are different input capacities of tomato processing equipment like from 1ton/h to 30t/h, while you can get around 166kg/h to 5t/h tomato paste from the above input volume. the final products can be tomato paste with Brix 28-30%, 30-32%, 36-38%, or according to your needs. Just send us your requirement and we will send you a detailed proposal.
Including tomato washing machine, sorting machine, crusher, pre-heater, pulping machine
This machine is for operators to choose the bad tomatos
Tomato Crusher will crush tomatoes into small pieces
Pre-heater will heat tomato puree for better pulping.
Pulping machine can separate the tomato puree with tomato seeds and skins.
Evaporator can make tomato paste with brix 28-30%, 30-32%, 36-38%.
It is the key machine before tomato paste filling.
The shelf life of tomato paste is 24month by this aseptic filler.
Goldcheer, Your Best Supplier of Tomato Processing Equipment
Goldcheer has a fast tomato processing Plant manufacturing capacity, we can shorten the delivery time to be 70days with our own laser cutting machine and other automatic engineering machines. So you will have your tomato paste plant be ready faster than competitors if you choose Goldcheer.
The key components of Goldcheer tomato processing equipment are selected from the first-class international brands such as SPIRAX SARCO, ABB, SIEMENS, SCHNEIDER
With automation and instrumentation technicians as well as mechanics and electricians, Goldcheer will supervise the assembly and start-up of your tomato processing Plant.
Whether you are an engineering company, new beginner, existing factory to enlarge your capacity, Goldcheer tomato processing Plant is always your best choice, send us your inquiry now!
- Layout Example
- Plant Shipment
- Manufacturing
- Data Sheet
After you confirm your tomato processing plant quotation, our engineer will make the plant layout for your project. Belowis an example we made for another client in Algeia
Simple layout:
| Raw Material | Fresh Tomato |
| Final Products | Tomato Paste/Tomato Ketchup/Tomato Sauce |
| Processing Capacity | 1t/h~40t/h |
| Original Brix | 4.5%~5.5% |
| Final Brix | 28-30%, 30-32%, 36-38% |
| Package Options | 220L Aseptic bag, Can, Glass Jar, Standup Pouch |
Goldcheer Tomato Processing Plant
Goldcheer provides you the turnkey solution of tomato processing equipment, our excellent knowledge will supply you with project industrial and feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed offers, plant and utility design.
Goldcheer turnkey tomato processing equipment will help you build your perfect plant on your demand exactly in fulfillment of the investment you want to do.
The line is composed of the tomato washing machine, sorting machine, crusher, pre-heater, pulping machine, evaporator, sterilizer and aseptic filler, other packaging machinery such as filing machine for tin cans, sachets, daypack, bottles is also available. If you are a beginner at the tomato processing plant, Goldcheer is your best choice to manufacture your own high-quality tomato paste.
Goldcheer will give you the turnkey solution based on your project’s requirements with our professional technical team. If you are an engineering company that needs to find an OEM manufacturer, then Goldcheer will 100% support you on the turnkey solution of tomato processing equipment.
Drop us an email and send your detailed requirement now!
Tomato Processing Plant: The Ultimate FAQ Guide
Need more information regarding the tomato processing plants? This guide will surely help you.
Keep reading for more information!
What is a Tomato Processing Plant?
A tomato processing plant is composed of different machines that are used for processing raw tomatoes to create product variations such as tomato paste, tomato juice, tomato sauce, tomato puree, and more.
A tomato processing plant has automatic and semi-automatic operations.
What are the Types of a Tomato Processing Plant?
There are several types of tomato processing plants with specific applications. Below are some examples of a tomato processing plant.
Tomato Paste Processing Plant
This is used for processing raw tomatoes into tomato paste.
Typically, a tomato paste processing plant has features like high yield, hygienic design, user-friendly, and low power consumption.
The size of the machine used in a tomato paste processing plant depends on its capacity.
Tomato Ketchup Processing Plant
Tomato Ketchup is an automatic grade processing plant used for processing raw tomato into tomato ketchup.
It is composed of different machines for each specific processing section including filing and packaging.
Tomato Sauce Processing Plant
A tomato sauce processing plant has a processing capacity that ranges from 500kgs up to 2000kgs of raw tomatoes per hour.
Some tomato sauce processing plants are automatic and some are also semi-automatic.
A tomato sauce processing plant has different end packaging such as pouches, PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans.
Tomato Powder Production Line
A tomato powder production line is used to process raw tomatoes to tomato powder.
It is also composed of different machines for the preparation section, a processing section, and a filling & packaging section.
Tomato Puree Processing Plant
A tomato puree processing plant is composed of different machines such as washing units, sorting conveyors, washing water filtration units, fruit mills, double jacketed steam kettles, formulation tanks, and more.
Mostly, a tomato puree processing plant has a semi-automatic operation and is typically made from stainless steel materials.
What are the Parts of a Tomato Processing Plant?
A tomato processing plant is composed of different types of machinery and equipment for each section. Here are the following machines in a tomato processing plant.
Reception or Preparation Section:
Processing tomatoes starts by receiving fresh tomatoes in the preparation section. It is then passed to the washing machine. After washing the tomatoes, it is then separated out and sorted through the conveyor.
Major equipment in the reception section includes:
- It is used to wash the tomato thoroughly.
- Inspection conveyor. It is used for manual inspection and sorting of tomatoes.
- It is used for feeding the hot-break system.
- Hot break system. This machine is used for crushing and heating of the tomatoes.
- It is used to remove the seeds of the tomatoes and the pulps.
Processing and Juice Extraction Section:
After washing the tomatoes, they will be passed to the processing and juice extraction section. Tomato juice will be extracted in the extraction system then the fiber, seed, and skin are separated and disposed of.
The extracted juice will undergo heat treatment to maintain its quality.
The main equipment in the processing and juice extraction section includes:
- Tomato juice extractor
- Receiving tank
- Transfer pump
- Pulp preheater (Shell Tube Heat Exchanger)
- Pulper Cum Finisher
- Pulp Storage
- Balance Tank
Evaporation Section:
The machines used in the evaporation section includes:
- Balance tank
- Feed pump
- Condenser
- Seal water tank
- Control panel
- Steam supply system
- Concentrate discharge pump
- Vapour separator
- Seal water tank
- Standardization tank. This is used to add the required ingredients for processing the sauce or ketchup.
- Vacuum evaporator. It is used for the processed tomato concentration.
- It is used to pasteurize processed products.
Filling and Packaging Section:
The filling and packaging section in a tomato processing plant uses different packaging such as:
- Aseptic Bag Filling
- Glass Bottles
- Automatic Can Filling
- Bottle Filling
- PET bottles
- Pouches
What Standards Should a Tomato Processing Plant Comply?
A tomato processing plant should comply with all international food grade requirements.
It should comply with the quality control and assurance requirements in the international market such as ISO, CE, and more.
Aside from that, a tomato processing plant should also comply with certification and inspection standards and requirements.
Most importantly, a tomato processing plant should also comply with the Good Manufacturing Process or GMP and hygienic standards. GMP and hygienic standards assures the product’s cleanliness, supervision, training, and more.
What is the Main Equipment Used in a Tomato Processing Plant?
Surfing Type Washing Machine
A surfing type washing machine uses high-pressure water to wash the fresh tomatoes. Its scraper elevator feature brings the washed tomatoes to the next equipment for another procedure.
Roller Sorting Machine
The cleaned tomatoes enter the feeding hopper so workers can sort out good and unqualified tomatoes.
Broken Pump
A broken pump is used for crushing the sorted tomatoes and starts the preheating and pulping process.
Tubular Preheater
This machine uses steam to increase the temperature of the tomato pulp to make it soft.
Single-Channel Pulping Machine
This machine automatically operates to separate residue and tomato pulp after preheating and crushing. The tomatoes are pulped through the use of a centrifugal force.
In this machine, the seeds and skin of the tomato are disposed of in the residue outlet.
Vacuum Concentrating Boiler
This machine also uses low temperature for vacuum concentration of the tomato pulp. The lower part of the boiler has a jacket in which the steam is fed. Thus, the processed materials under the vacuum will boil and evaporate.
Tubular Sterilizer
The processed materials are sterilized through the use of high-temperature steam heating.
What are the Advantages of Using a Tomato Processing Plant?
Using a tomato processing plant entails a lot of advantages including the following:
- The washing machine of a tomato processing plant has reliable performance, is water and energy-saving, and is clean.
- The roller sorting machine of a tomato processing plant can be installed with a waste conveyor, collection channel, and spraying device.
- The tubular sterilizer and tubular pre-heater can also be installed with an insulating layer.
- The tomato processing plant comes with different mesh size options.
- The concentrator of a tomato processing plant features easy maintenance and cleaning, easy operation, simple and compact structure.
What is the Working Flow of Tomato Processing Plants?
Fresh tomato – Elevating – Washing – Sorting – Crushing – Pre-heating – Finishing Pulping – Storage – Concentration – Storage -Sterilizing – Filling and Packaging – End Process
What are the Applications of a Tomato Processing Plant?
Tomato Processing Plants are used for making:
- Tomato Ketchup
- Tomato Puree
- Tomato Paste
- Tomato Powder
- Tomato Juice
Why You Should Use a Tomato Processing Plant?
If you are in the business industry, it is very necessary to use a tomato processing plant. It can give you the following advantages:
- Tomato processing plants can improve your product’s quality.
- Tomato processing plants can minimize your production cost.
- By using a tomato processing plant, you can efficiently increase economic benefits.
How to Choose the Right Tomato Processing Plant?
To choose the right tomato processing plant,
- Make sure that it has a high output capacity.
- Make sure that it is supported with advanced design technology.
- Make sure that it can provide stability over time of usage.
- Also, make sure that it is reliable to use.
- Also make sure that you choose a tomato processing plant that is made from high-quality, food-grade, easy to clean, and non-corrosive materials.
- Make sure that you choose a tomato processing plant that conforms to international standards for safety, quality, and hygiene.
- Also, choose a tomato processing plant that is customizable for your specific applications.
- Make sure that you choose an easy to operate, low-noise, and durable tomato processing plant.