Packaging and storage of tomato puree and paste

Authors: Alam, Tanweer; Goyal, G.K.

Source: Stewart Postharvest Review, Volume 3, Number 5, October 2007 , pp. 1-8(8)

Publisher: Stewart Postharvest Solutions

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Purpose of review: Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.), botanically a fruit but classified as vegetable in trade, is a prominent "protective food". During the last few years the interest of researchers, the media and consumers in tomato and its products, eg, tomato puree and paste, has become stronger because of the beneficial effects of lycopene, and its being relatively cheap and easily available everywhere. This article reviews various aspects of the packaging and storage of tomato puree and paste.

Main findings: The packaging and storage of tomato puree and paste must not only function to contain the produce but more importantly to serve as an effective handling unit and protect the product from mechanical and other causes of damage. Other functions of the packaging container are to identify its contents and promote their sale. Different containers and packaging materials are used in handling and transportation of tomato puree and paste. Today, consumers are facing new socio-economic challenges and food-related factors, which tend to favour service quality; thus, packaging plays an important role in bringing tomato products to the ultimate user.

Directions for future research: New packaging systems and materials and environmental concerns are some innovations in the packaging sector of tomato puree and paste. These innovations must provide greater convenience to consumers and extend the shelf-life of tomato puree and paste.

Keywords: PACKAGING; STORAGE; TOMATO; PUREE; PASTE; KETCHUP

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2212/spr.2007.5.1

Publication date: 2007-10-01

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