Puree

Tomato purée (or passata) is a very versatile ingredient, and one of the fundamental foods used to make many Made in Italy recipes, as well as many others, from pasta sauces to the basic condiments for pizzas, as well as being used in various meat-based main courses or vegetarian dishes. It is made exclusively from fresh tomatoes, and only high-quality, whole products are used, not waste from other processes, such as peeled tomatoes, which are instead recovered in the production of concentrates. Tomato purée can be defined as the juice or pulp of concentrated tomatoes without skin or seeds and is the result of a cold or hot extraction method whose resulting raw material is then thickened in evaporators. Carefully selecting the tomatoes used in the production of passata is crucial, as it can affect the quality and durability of the finished product. The selection criteria include ripeness and the absence of imperfections and defects. Deep red, ripe tomatoes with a higher

We offer process solutions for all types of fruit and for all stages of production: from the delivery of fresh fruit, through extraction or pressing to the final packaging of the juice aseptically or by hot filling. Alternatively, we build plant for the preparation of quality juice, starting from pureés and concentrates in aseptic drums, while respecting the organoleptic properties of the fruit. In both cases, our technologies ensure that a homogeneous and natural liquid is obtained thanks to a perfect combination of the blended products. All Ing.A.Rossi production plant is highly automated, and can be operated from a control room, in order to minimise operator error and guarantee repeatability and precision in the process. Production lines can also be integrated with waste water purification plants, and can cater for both small and large-scale production: we don’t have any volume limits. Extraction, pressing or preparation of highest-quality

Tomato pulp is obtained directly from freshly chopped tomatoes, after separating the skins and removing some of the water from them. Fruits intended for processing into pulp must be of similar quality to those intended for peeled fruit, i.e. with reduced seed content and increased firmness. In this case, round tomatoes are preferred, as they lend themselves to different types of processing, cutting or pressing, depending on whether you want to market a product as chopped, pulp, diced or sliced. Less liquid and more full-bodied than purée, tomato pulp is used in many recipes, from reduced sauces to stuffed focaccia, from "calzoni" to vegetable gratins and soups. The residual sugar content of the fruit is also evaluated. The fruit is then washed with jets of water and in tanks to remove any foreign matter resulting from harvesting, green parts and unsuitable fruit.