Tomato Paste shall be processed from the liquid obtained from mature, whole red tomatoes that contains no additives, and is produced in accordance with good commercial practice. The raw material shall conform in every respect to the provision of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and any regulations promulgated thereunder.
II. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
| Natural Tomato Soluble Solids at 20° C | 31%+/-0.5% * |
| Bostwick (12% NTSS - 30sec@20° C) | 4.0-7.5 * |
| ph | 4.3+/-0.2 |
| Color | 45-50 points, Grade A |
| Finish | .027'' (0.685mm), .033'' (0.838mm), .045'' (1.14mm), .060'' (1.52mm), .078'' (1.98mm), .090'' (2.28mm) |
| Defects | USDA Grade A |
| Bacteria | 0 per 10 grams |
| Mold Count (Howard Mold Count) | 40% Max* |
| Fly eggs, worms, insect fragments | USDA Grade A |
* Contact us for other specification requirements
