What Machine Is Used to Make Tomato Sauce?

Tomato sauce is one of the most beloved condiments among consumers, commonly used in the preparation of foods like pasta, pizza, and french fries. So how is tomato sauce made? what machine is used to make tomato sauce?

 

1. Washing Machine—Ensuring Raw Material Cleanliness

Freshly harvested tomatoes often carry soil, pesticide residues, and impurities on their surfaces. Without thorough washing, this not only compromises the flavor of the final product but may also pose food safety risks. Common tomato washing machines include bubble washers and spray washers.

2. Tomato Pulping Machine—Extracting Tomato Puree

After washing, tomatoes must undergo crushing and pulping to fully release their flesh and juices. The primary function of the pulping machine is to break down tomatoes into a puree, then separate skins and seeds through a sieve, retaining only the smooth pulp. This process determines the smoothness of the tomato sauce and is one of the critical steps affecting product quality.

 

3. Concentration Equipment—Enhancing Sauce Thickness

After crushing and pulping, tomato pulp retains a high moisture content. Concentration is necessary to improve the thickness and flavor of tomato sauce. Concentrated tomato sauce not only develops a richer taste but also facilitates subsequent storage and transportation.

 

4. Sterilizer—Ensuring Food Safety

To extend the shelf life of tomato sauce and prevent spoilage caused by microbial growth, the sterilization process is essential. Common sterilization equipment includes pasteurizers or tube sterilizers. Only after sterilization can the tomato paste proceed to aseptic filling and packaging, ensuring every bottle purchased by consumers is safe and reliable.

 

5. Other Supporting Equipment

In addition to the core equipment mentioned above, tomato sauce production requires several supporting devices to ensure continuous and automated operations:

Conveyor: Used for transporting materials between different processing stages.

Filling Machine: Quantitatively fills finished tomato sauce into bottles, bags, or cans.

 

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