Who it is for
Ketchup, sauce and soup makers, and repackers who dilute or refill. Grade A carries the most tomato solids per drum and is reconstituted to your recipe Brix; Hot Break gives thick sauces and pizza sauce body without added starch.
Tomato Paste in 230 kg Aseptic Drums
The aseptic drum is the TOMEX bulk tomato paste pack: a sterile aseptic bag inside a 230 kg steel drum, for industrial users. It comes in all three grades: Grade A at 36–38% Brix (triple concentrate, cold break), Grade B at 28–30% Brix (double concentrate, cold break) and Hot Break at 28–30% Brix.
Grades and loading
| Grade | Brix | Process | Size | Per 20 ft container | Shelf life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | 36–38% | Cold break (CB) | 230 kg net | 80 drums | 24 months from production |
| Grade B | 28–30% | Cold break (CB) | 230 kg net | 80 drums | 24 months from production |
| Hot Break | 28–30% | Hot break (HB) | 230 kg net | 80 drums | 24 months from production |
Indicative loading figures from the TOMEX catalogue; final quantities are confirmed on your quotation.
Using, storing and marking the drum
Storage and shelf life
The drum is stored at ambient temperature and needs no refrigeration until it is opened. Shelf life is 24 months from production. It is the standard bulk export pack.
Colour and specification
Colour values 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 2.0 and 2.1 apply to paste supplied in aseptic drums; choose yours on the quotation form. Each grade has a published specification, and every batch ships with its Certificate of Analysis.
Marking and loading
Drums are marked and labelled to your specification. A 20 ft container holds 80 drums, and the minimum order is one full container.
Aseptic drum questions
What is the minimum order for drums?
One full container load: 80 drums of 230 kg in a 20 ft container, in the grade you choose.
Do aseptic drums need refrigeration?
No. Drums are stored cool and dry at ambient temperature and need no refrigeration until opened. Shelf life is 24 months from production.
Can I set the colour or Bostwick for my drums?
Yes, within technical limits. Pick a colour value from 1.7 to 2.1, and a tighter Bostwick range can be agreed for volume orders. State your targets on the quote request.
Which documents come with a drum shipment?
A commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, the Certificate of Analysis for the batch and a health certificate, plus other documents where your market requires them.
Quote for aseptic drums
Tell us the grade, colour value, number of drums and destination port.