Tomato Powder

What Is in the Tomato Powder Package?

The tomato powder package contains 100 g of tomato powder in a resealable kraft bag. With the resealable bag, you can use as much as you want at any time and reseal it for storage. Sulfur or salt is used as a color preservative.

What Is Tomato Powder?

• We can answer the question of what tomato powder is as follows:
  It is a product with concentrated nutritional values and a long shelf life, obtained by drying fresh paste tomatoes. The water in the fresh tomato is evaporated, leaving the essence of the product. The resulting concentrated product, with reduced water activity and bacterial growth potential, is called dried tomato. After production, dried tomato is ground using special systems to become tomato powder.

• What changes when fresh tomato is dried? Let's look at the ratios…

  1. Before the drying process, fresh tomato contains approximately 94-95% water.
  2. This water ratio is an environment suitable for rapid bacterial growth and is a moisture level at which fresh tomato cannot last for a long time.
  3. As a result of drying, the water in the fresh tomato is removed and the essence of the tomato remains.
  4. With the removal of water from the product, approximately 1 kg of tomato powder is obtained from approximately 15 kg of fresh tomato.
  5. During the drying of the tomato, salt or sulfur dioxide may be added to prevent loss of quality and color.
  6. The nutritional values of dried tomato, such as aroma, carbohydrates, and protein, are concentrated compared to its fresh form.

Dried Tomato Varieties

1. Dried Tomato Powder0-1 mm
2. Dried Tomato Fine Granules1-3 mm
3. Dried Tomato Medium Cut3-5 mm
4. Dried Tomato Coarse Cut5-10 mm
5. Dried Tomato Halves

Price Comparison: Fresh Tomato vs. Dried Tomato per kg

Advantages of Using Tomato Powder

• Using one crate of 15 kg of tomatoes, approximately 1 kg of tomato powder is obtained, which can fit into a small jar.

• Due to volume reduction, the space required for storage is significantly decreased. Tomato powder is reduced to approximately 1/15th of the volume of fresh tomatoes.

• Due to the reduction in volume and weight, it has become an easy-to-transport product. A 20-ton truckload of fresh tomatoes can fit into approximately 2 pallets in tomato powder form.

• It does not require cold storage. Keeping it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight is sufficient for tomato powder storage conditions.

• The growth rate of bacteria is proportional to the water content in dried tomato. During the drying process, the water content of fresh tomatoes drops from 94-95% to 10%, which lowers water activity and limits bacterial growth in dried tomato. Limiting bacterial growth ensures a much longer shelf life.

• As Kurucum Food, we continue to develop technologies related to dried tomato production in partnership with our sister company, Eksis Industrial Drying Systems, which is a manufacturer of drying technologies. Our projects related to dried tomato:

• Tomato juice powder production.

Nutritional Comparison: Fresh Tomato vs. Dried Tomato

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Where Is Tomato Powder Used?

What Is Its Role in Industrial Production?

1. Convenience Food Manufacturers

• Sauces, Soups, and Ready Meals:
  Tomato powder is used as a staple ingredient in food factories for sauces, soups, and ready meals.
  • Function: Being a practical, long-lasting, and concentrated product simplifies production processes.
  • Benefit: Its slightly acidic nature provides a natural flavor balance and reduces the need for chemical additives.

2. Snack Manufacturers

• Chip and Cracker Seasonings:
  Its powder form is preferred as a flavor and color enhancer in products like chips, crackers, and nuts.
  • Function: It mixes easily and adheres to surfaces homogeneously.
  • Benefit: Since it contains natural acids and sugars, it reduces the need for synthetic flavorings.

3. Natural Food Coloring Alternative

• Bakery Products and Beverages:
  Tomato powder is used as a natural coloring agent for red and orange tones.
  • Function: Due to its heat-resistant and stable color structure, it provides effective results in baked and boiled products.
  • Benefit: It offers a natural alternative to synthetic dyes.

4. Animal Feed

• Vitamin and Mineral Source:
  It is added to animal feed production as a nutritional enhancer and a source of natural pigments.
  • Function: It supports animal immunity and ensures brighter egg yolks with its natural color pigments.
  • Benefit: It provides a natural supplement instead of chemical additives.

What Can Be Made at Home? Where Is It Used?

5. Homemade Meals and Recipes

• Sauces and Soups:
  Can be used in home-cooked meals, especially as a substitute for tomato paste.

  • Benefits: Its concentrated structure provides an intense flavor even in small amounts.
  • Usage Advantage: Offers a practical alternative when fresh tomatoes are unavailable.

• Breakfast Mixes:
  Can be used in menemen and other breakfast dishes.

  • Benefits: Creates a natural flavor balance with its slightly acidic structure.
  • Usage Advantage: Can be used quickly by mixing directly with water.

6. Snacks and Spice Blends

• Homemade Chips or Crackers:
  Tomato powder is ideal for flavoring homemade chips and crackers.

  • Benefits: Its homogeneous mixture provides ease in surface coating.
  • Usage Advantage: Offers an additive-free and natural taste.

• Nut and Popcorn Seasoning:
  Tomato powder is used as a flavor enhancer in spice blends.

  • Benefits: Improves flavor balance as it contains natural sugars and acids.
  • Usage Advantage: Adds a slightly sour taste and rich aroma.

7. Functional Nutrition and Diet

• Smoothies and Soup-Based Drinks:
  Tomato powder can be used in plant-based drinks.

  • Benefits: Contains antioxidants and vitamin C, supports the immune system.
  • Usage Advantage: Provides functional benefits in small amounts and is low in calories.

• Homemade Protein Bars:
  Contributes to homemade protein bars with its fibrous structure.

  • Benefits: Keeps you full and supports digestion.
  • Usage Advantage: Diet-friendly with its natural content.

8. Personal Care Products

• Skin Masks and Peeling Products:
  Tomato powder can be used in homemade care products.
  • Benefits: Revitalizes the skin with its antioxidant richness and protects against environmental damage.
  • Usage Benefit: It can be prepared easily at home and offers a natural skin‑care alternative.