Important points in tomato export

The export process of tomato paste is very important. In this section, we mention the important points in the export of tomato paste.
Tomato is placed in the category of fresh vegetables, which is a red and juicy fruit in appearance. Different types of tomatoes are grown in Iran and their packaging and preparation are different. The more delicate the tomato fruit and the thinner the skin, the better it should be for packaging
And its export had a more detailed planning.Fresh tomato fruit should be kept and stored at standard temperature. It has specific standards for tomato export; For example, tomatoes are clearly specified in terms of number and weight in each package. Exported tomatoes should not have spots or damage on the outer surface. The tomato fruit should be ripe and red in color.

To export tomatoes, organically grown and healthier fruits are used. Tomatoes that are not of good quality or do not have export capacity are sent to the factory to prepare tomato paste. In this regard, the export of tomato paste becomes important, which we will discuss in the next part.
What are the important points in exporting tomato paste?
Exporting tomato paste to any country in the world has its own principles and rules. It is easier to get the markets of Iraq and Oman or the UAE, but exporting tomato paste to Russia will be a little more difficult and will take more time.
To export tomato paste, standard packaging should be used. Transportation in the form of metal cans or bulk transportation in barrels or cans must be hygienic in every way.​​​​​​​For the export of tomato paste, there is a specific criterion called "BRICS". Brix shows the concentration of ingredients in tomato paste compared to water. The higher the Brix number, the thicker the tomato paste and the better its quality.
To produce thicker and better quality tomato paste, more tomatoes should be consumed. Interestingly, the storage conditions of tomato paste in metal or glass cans depend on the Brix number for it. For example, if the packaging is glass or cans,
Brix number is between 16 and 27 as a standard. If the tomato paste is transported in bulk and in barrels, the Brix number should vary between 38 and 40.

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