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Tomato processing units in Sonitpur and Nagaon convert fresh tomatoes into ketchup, puree, paste and concentrated forms used by households, restaurants and food industries.
The process includes sorting, washing, blanching, crushing, pulping, heating, evaporation to desired Brix levels, blending with spices/sweeteners, cooking, hot-filling and packaging in bottles, pouches or bulk drums. With rising tomato cultivation in these districts, processors gain access to consistent raw materials during peak harvest periods. Modern processing helps stabilise prices, reduce wastage, and ensure uniform product quality year-round. MSMEs can produce a variety of formulations—regular, spicy, no-preservative, low-sugar and regional masala variants—targeting consumer retail, QSR chains, caterers and institutional supplies. Bulk tomato paste also serves other food industries like snack manufacturers, sauce makers and bakeries.
