Tomato paste produced at The Morning Star Packing Company shall be processed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. The raw material shall conform in every respect to the provisions set forth under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and meet the standards established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, unless otherwise specified below.
| Measure | Specifications | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brix | 29.00 ± 1.00°Brix 36.00 ± 1.00°Brix | Measured at 20.0°C. |
| Consistency (Bostwick) | 4.0 – 12.0 cm | Measured at 12.0°Brix for 30 seconds at 20.0°C. |
| pH | 4.30 ± 0.30 | |
| Color (a/b Ratio, BCR Tile) | Minimum 2.00 | Measured at 12.5°Brix using C2 Illuminant. |
Typically .020–.033
Smoothest texture, no seeds, almost no pulp.
Typically .033–.045
Some flecks of peel and no seeds.
Typically .045–.060
Fair amount of peel and some seed pieces.
Meets CFR Title 21 requirements for commercial sterility.
Howard Mold Count ≤ 40 % | Measured at 8.5°Brix.
The product is to be kept from freezing and not stored at temperatures above 110 F or 43 C.
Our sales team is here to help.
209.826.8000
