Tomato powder is a dehydrated form of fresh tomatoes widely used in the food industry for seasoning soups sauces and snacks It retains the natural color flavor and nutrients of fresh tomatoes while offering extended shelf life and easy storage
Physical Properties
Appearance Fine freeflowing powder
Color Natural reddishorange
Odor Characteristic tomato aroma
Taste Slightly tangy and sweet
Texture Fine to slightly granular
Moisture Content Max 5
Bulk Density 04 07 gml
Solubility 100 soluble in water
Foreign Matter Absent
Chemical Nutritional Composition Per 100g
Moisture Max 5
Total Carbohydrates 5060
Sugars Natural 3040
Protein 1015
Total Fat 13
Dietary Fiber 1015
Ash Content Max 5
Vitamin C 100150 mg
Vitamin A 30005000 IU
Lycopene 50100 mg
Sodium 3050 mg
Potassium 10001500 mg
Microbiological Standards For Food Grade
Total Plate Count Max 50000 CFUg
Yeast Mold Max 500 CFUg
Coliforms 10 CFUg
E Coli Salmonella Absent
Aflatoxins B1 B2 G1 G2 Max 10 ppb
Contaminants Adulterants
Heavy Metals
o Lead Pb 02 ppm
o Cadmium Cd 01 ppm
o Arsenic As 01 ppm
o Mercury Hg 005 ppm
Pesticide Residues As per international standards FSSAI EU FDA
Artificial Additives Preservatives Must be absent
Types of Tomato Powder
1 SprayDried Tomato Powder Fine freeflowing instant solubility
2 FreezeDried Tomato Powder Nutrientrich highquality preservation
3 Dehydrated Tomato Powder Retains natural fiber coarser texture
4 Organic Tomato Powder Free from synthetic chemicals and pesticides
Applications of Tomato Powder
Food Industry Used in soups sauces seasoning blends instant mixes
Beverages Used in tomatobased juices and flavored drinks
Nutraceuticals Rich in lycopene an antioxidant beneficial for health
Cosmetics Skincare Used in face masks and skincare products due to its antioxidant properties
