36–38%Brix
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TOMEX Grade A Tomato Paste
Highest solids per drum in the range
Primary applicationKetchup and sauce manufacturing
View 36–38% Brix specificationsTomato Paste Products
TOMEX produces three grades of tomato paste from Nile Delta tomatoes. Each has a published specification below; every shipment carries the Certificate of Analysis for its batch.
28–30%Brix
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TOMEX Grade B Tomato Paste
Ready to use or repack with minimal dilution
Primary applicationFood processing, catering and repacking
View 28–30% Brix specifications28–30%Brix
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TOMEX Hot Break Tomato Paste
Highest viscosity: Bostwick 3.0–4.5 cm/30s
Primary applicationThick sauces, ketchup body and pizza sauce
View 28–30% Brix specificationsGrade comparison
| Grade comparison | Grade A | Grade B | Hot Break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brix | 36–38% | 28–30% | 28–30% |
| Concentration | Triple concentrated | Double concentrated | Double concentrated |
| Bostwick consistency | 3.5–5.5 cm/30s | 5.0–7.0 cm/30s | 3.0–4.5 cm/30s |
| pH | 4.0–4.4 | 4.0–4.4 | 4.0–4.4 |
| Appearance | Deep red | Bright red | Bright red |
| Colour value | 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0 / 2.1 | 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0 / 2.1 | 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0 / 2.1 |
| Shelf life | 24 months from production | 24 months from production | 24 months from production |
Which grade fits your application?
- Ketchup and branded saucesGrade A · 36–38%Highest solids per drum; reconstituted to your recipe Brix.
- Thick sauces and pizza sauceHot Break · 28–30%Higher viscosity gives body without added starch.
- Retail cans and repackingGrade B · 28–30%A common strength for consumer packs; fills with little or no dilution.
- Catering and food serviceGrade B · 28–30%Easy to portion and handle in kitchens.
- Soups and ready mealsGrade A · 36–38%Concentrated base; Grade B also suits lower-solids recipes.
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