Tomato Products

Abstract

Tomato, though botanically a fruit for the purpose of trade, is generally considered a vegetable because of the way in which it is consumed. Tomatoes are widely grown in all parts of the world. However, the yield per hectare is the highest (245 tonnes/hect.) in Netherlands. The world average yield of tomato is 23 tonnes per hectare. Indian average yield of tomato is 9.6 tonnes per hectare. Tomato products such as puree, juice, ketchup are commonly used commodities in households, hotels and restaurants. These items are used to enhance the taste of different food products. Tomato puree is used as a substitute of fresh tomato in cooking. Ketchup is a sweeter and diluted version of puree(Pulp). Tomato sauce tastes sweet and sour.