Tomato Processing

Tomato is one of the most important vegetables, and the most used in fresh and processed foods world wide.

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It has a high nutritional value and is rich in vitamins like C, K, B6, A, copper, potassium, minerals, and fibers. In India, tomato is widely cultivated in states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and central India.

The Indian tomato processing market is currently experiencing strong growth. The majority of the tomatoes produced in the country are consumed fresh and a substantial amount is also converted into tomato paste which again re-constituted to produce tomato sauce, tomato ketchup, pre-processed tomato powder for snacks like chips and crackers, etc.

Some of the factors driving the tomato processing market in India include convenience, urbanization, changing food habits, growth in the organized retail sector, etc. Processed tomato products such as tomato ketchup are commonly served with food products such as burgers, sandwiches, pizza, fries, etc. Tomato purees and tomato sauce also have wide applications in various Indian cuisines.