Tomato concentrate at 28-30 Brix is a thick, deep red paste made by removing water and soluble solids from ripe tomatoes. It belongs to the juice and concentrate family and serves mainly as a base for colour, body and tomato flavour in sauces, soups, ketchup, ready meals and beverages. It carries no E-number, since it is a straightforward tomato-derived ingredient rather than an additive, and it is traded under names such as tomato paste. Its job is to deliver consistent tomato character without the water load of fresh or single-strength juice.
Manufacturers use it wherever a concentrated tomato note is needed, from sauces and dressings to snack seasonings and reconstituted juices. It is a viscous, pumpable paste, usually supplied aseptically packed, and it disperses readily into water-based systems. Because it is dense and prone to settling, it should be incorporated under agitation and stored cool and sealed to protect colour and flavour. Reconstitution is simple: blend with water to reach the desired solids level for the application.
| Appearance | Red to deep red, thick, viscous paste |
| Shelf life | 24 months, unopened |
| Storage | Cool, dry place |
| Test | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Brix | 28-30 |
| pH declared | Per specification |
| Salmonella absent/25g | Per specification |
| Yeast/mould | <10 CFU/g |
| Pesticide MRL (high priority) | Per specification |
| Heavy metals | Per specification |
QC requirements shown apply to every destination or to the EU. Lot-specific results (assay, moisture, pH, microbiological and heavy-metal testing) vary by production batch and are supplied on the Certificate of Analysis for each shipment.
Yes. Every shipment of Tomato Concentrate 28-30 Brix comes with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis. If you need further documents, such as an allergen or GMO declaration or a certificate of origin, tell us at the enquiry stage and we will confirm what is available.
Storage: Cool, dry place. Shelf life: 24 months, unopened.
The certifications associated with Tomato Concentrate 28-30 Brix include FSSC 22000, CNAS CoA, Pesticide MRL screen (MANDATORY), No-added-starch decl. Tell us which certification your audit requires and we will confirm what can be provided before you order.
In most cases, yes. Tell us your target volume and application on the contact form and we'll confirm sample availability along with indicative pricing and lead time.