About Product
Dehydrated Tomato Flakes are premium food ingredients obtained by slicing fresh ripe tomatoes into uniform pieces and dehydrating them under controlled hygienic conditions. The product retains its characteristic tangy-sweet flavor, natural red color, and rich tomato aroma while offering excellent shelf stability and processing convenience.
Widely used in soups, sauces, seasoning blends, instant noodles, savory snacks, frozen foods, ready meals, bakery products, and processed food formulations, Tomato Flakes enhance both flavor and visual appeal in finished products. Their larger particle size provides visible tomato texture and gradual flavor release during cooking applications.
Rich in naturally occurring lycopene, antioxidants, and organic acids, Dehydrated Tomato Flakes contribute both functional nutrition and authentic tomato taste. They eliminate washing, peeling, chopping, and storage challenges associated with fresh tomatoes, improving efficiency in large-scale food processing.
In industrial food applications, Tomato Flakes are valued for their vibrant color retention, free-flowing nature, uniform cut size, and compatibility with dry and semi-moist formulations. Their low moisture content ensures extended shelf life and suitability for export-oriented manufacturing systems.
Overall, Dehydrated Tomato Flakes are versatile, shelf-stable, and cost-effective ingredients delivering natural color, authentic flavor, texture, and processing convenience for global food industries.
Composition
- Lycopene – Natural antioxidant responsible for deep red color and functional health value.
- Natural Organic Acids – Provide tangy taste and flavor balance.
- Natural Sugars – Contribute mild sweetness and rich flavor harmony.
- Dietary Fiber – Adds functional value in processed food formulations.
- Minerals & Antioxidants – Support nutritional and wellness-oriented applications.
Physical Characteristics
- Appearance: Red to deep red dehydrated tomato flakes
- Odor: Fresh characteristic tomato aroma
- Taste: Tangy, mildly sweet, rich umami tomato flavor
- Moisture: Low moisture content for enhanced shelf stability
Health Benefits
- Antioxidant Support: Rich in lycopene that helps combat oxidative stress.
- Heart Health Support: Lycopene is associated with cardiovascular wellness.
- Immune Support: Natural nutrients support overall wellness.
- Digestive Support: Dietary fiber contributes to digestive health.
- Clean Label Ingredient: Suitable for natural and functional food formulations.
Key Features
- Source: Produced from carefully selected premium quality ripe tomatoes.
- Processing Method: Hygienically sliced and dehydrated using controlled air-drying technology.
- Available Forms: Flakes, kibbles, and customized cut sizes.
- Appearance: Vibrant red dehydrated tomato pieces with natural color retention.
- Applications: Used in soups, sauces, snacks, ready meals, bakery, and food processing industries.
- Functional Benefits: Natural color enhancement, authentic flavor, visible texture, and long shelf life.
Application
Food Processing Industry
Seasoning Blends & Soup Mixes
Widely used in spice blends, instant soups, savory seasonings, and dehydrated food formulations for authentic tomato flavor.
Ready Meals & Instant Foods
Suitable for instant noodles, frozen meals, dehydrated foods, and convenience products requiring visible tomato texture.
Snack Industry
Enhances flavor and appearance in chips, crackers, namkeen, popcorn seasoning, and extruded snacks.
Culinary & Sauce Applications
Sauces & Gravies
Used in pasta sauces, gravies, marinades, dips, dressings, and savory sauce formulations.
Bakery & Savory Products
Added to breads, pizza toppings, savory fillings, baked snacks, and processed culinary products.
Processed Food Industry
Frozen & Ready Foods
Commonly incorporated into frozen foods, ready-to-cook meals, stuffing mixes, and processed food applications.
Food Service Applications
Preferred in industrial kitchens and food service operations for convenience and flavor consistency.
Nutraceutical & Functional Food Industry
Health-Focused Foods
Used in wellness-oriented food products due to naturally occurring antioxidants and lycopene content.
Functional Food Blends
Added to specialty food formulations requiring natural color and savory flavor enhancement.
Packing Details
Packaging Options: 10 KG | 15 KG | 20 KG | 25 KG HDPE Bags / Corrugated Boxes
Inner Lining: Food-grade Poly Liner for moisture protection
Container Loading: As per export packaging standards
Storage Condition: Store in a cool, dry, and hygienic place away from direct sunlight
Shelf Life: 12–24 Months under recommended storage conditions
