Tomato Powder

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