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China Tomato Ketchup Production Line – Automatic Sauce Processing Plant
China Tomato Ketchup Production Line – Automatic Sauce Processing Plant

  1. China Tomato Ketchup Production Line – Automatic Sauce Processing Plant
  2. China Tomato Ketchup Production Line – Automatic Sauce Processing Plant
  3. China Tomato Ketchup Production Line – Automatic Sauce Processing Plant
  4. China Tomato Ketchup Production Line – Automatic Sauce Processing Plant
  5. China Tomato Ketchup Production Line – Automatic Sauce Processing Plant
  6. China Tomato Ketchup Production Line – Automatic Sauce Processing Plant

Tomato Ketchup Production Line – Automatic Sauce Processing Plant

  1. MOQ: 1 SET
  2. Price: Negotiable
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Payment Terms T/T,L/C,Western Union
Supply Ability 20 sets per year
Delivery Time 90 days
Packaging Details International standard package for shipping
Capacity Customized
Feature High Efficiency,cheaper cost
Usage tomato paste production line
Voltage customized
Warranty 1 Year
After-sales service provided Engineers available to service machinery overseas
Type turnkey processing line
Weight Based on specific machines
Material SUS304
Condition New
Brand Name Gofun
Model Number GFM-TPL
Certification ISO, CE certification
Place of Origin Shanghai

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Payment Terms T/T,L/C,Western Union Supply Ability 20 sets per year
Delivery Time 90 days Packaging Details International standard package for shipping
Capacity Customized Feature High Efficiency,cheaper cost
Usage tomato paste production line Voltage customized
Warranty 1 Year After-sales service provided Engineers available to service machinery overseas
Type turnkey processing line Weight Based on specific machines
Material SUS304 Condition New
Brand Name Gofun Model Number GFM-TPL
Certification ISO, CE certification Place of Origin Shanghai

Tomato Paste Making Machine | From Fresh Tomato to Thick Paste in One Line

The Tomato Ketchup Production Line is a complete, fully automated system designed for manufacturing high-quality tomato ketchup and table sauces from fresh tomatoes or tomato paste concentrate. This processing line is ideal for small to medium-sized sauce factories, co-packers, and food brands looking to produce consistent, shelf-stable ketchup with professional taste and texture.

Comprehensive Processing Stages

The production line integrates several key stages from raw material reception to final filling. Fresh tomatoes first pass through a washing and sorting station where stones, leaves, and unripe fruits are removed. The cleaned tomatoes then enter a crushing and pre-heating unit to break cell walls and inactivate enzymes that would otherwise degrade color and flavor. A twin-stage pulping machine removes skins and seeds, producing a smooth tomato pulp without bitterness.

The core of the line is the vacuum concentration vessel. Under reduced pressure and controlled temperature between 65 and 75 degrees Celsius, the tomato pulp is gently concentrated to the desired solids content, typically between 28 and 32 degrees Brix for standard ketchup. Vacuum concentration preserves natural tomato color and avoids burnt notes that occur in open-pan cooking.

Formulation and Cooking

After concentration, the tomato base is transferred to a steam-jacketed cooking kettle where sugar, salt, vinegar, spices, and other proprietary ingredients are added. The kettle features high-speed mixing and scraped surface agitation to prevent burning and ensure homogeneous distribution of seasonings. Precise temperature control allows the ketchup to reach the required final consistency without scorching.

Filling and Packaging

The finished ketchup passes through a deaeration unit to remove trapped air, which prevents oxidation and extends shelf life. A high-viscosity piston filler then deposits the hot ketchup into glass bottles, plastic squeeze bottles, or stand-up pouches. The filling station maintains accuracy within plus or minus 1 percent of target weight. After filling, a capping machine applies suitable closures, and a tunnel pasteurizer heat-treats the sealed containers to achieve commercial sterility.

Key Technical Specifications

Processing capacity ranges from 500 kilograms to 10 tons per hour depending on configuration. The line is built entirely from food-grade stainless steel, meeting international hygiene standards. All contact surfaces are polished to prevent bacterial accumulation. The control system uses a centralized PLC with touch screen HMI, allowing operators to monitor temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and filling volumes from a single panel. Recipe storage for up to 50 different ketchup formulations is included.

Why Choose This Line

Investing in a dedicated tomato ketchup production line gives manufacturers full quality control over raw materials, production parameters, and final product consistency. Unlike purchasing pre-made ketchup base, producing in-house allows brands to differentiate through unique recipes and respond quickly to market trends. The line is modular and expandable, with options for aseptic filling, hot break or cold break processing, and integration with labeling and cartoning equipment.

Complete Production Process
FRESH TOMATO ⇒ CONVEYOR ⇒ WASHING ⇒ SORTING ⇒ CRUSHING ⇒ PREHEATING ⇒ PULPER & REFINER ⇒ EVAPORATING ⇒ STERILIZING ⇒ ASEPTIC FILLING ⇒ STORAGE OR BLENDING
Tomato processing line workflow diagram showing complete production process from fresh tomatoes to final products
Key Features
  • Food-grade 304 stainless steel construction meeting FDA/CE standards
  • Intelligent temperature control (±1℃ precision) for consistent quality
  • Energy-saving design reducing operational costs by 25-30%
  • Customizable capacity from 500kg/h to 10t/h
  • PLC smart control system for automated operation
  • Easy-to-clean structure with minimal maintenance requirements
  • Versatile for various sauce types and packaging formats
Technical Specifications
Product Name One-stop solution for tomato processing line
Fresh Fruit Input Capacity 500kg per hour ~ 25 tons per hour
Raw Material Fresh tomato, tomato paste
End Product Tomato paste, tomato sauce or ketchup, tomato juice, etc
Final Product Brix 28%~30%, 36%~38%
Main Machine Material Food grade SUS304 or SUS316
Warranty 12 months after commissioning
This state-of-the-art tomato paste processing line integrates multiple operations, focusing on the complete tomato processing journey from initial raw material treatment to final product packaging. As a versatile production system, this line efficiently manufactures various tomato-derived products including tomato paste, tomato sauce, and tomato juice, spanning all essential processing stages.
Raw Material Preparation
The system includes comprehensive screening and cleaning components, where a vibrating screen eliminates flawed tomatoes and impurities while a high-pressure bubble cleaning machine with brush rollers thoroughly cleanses surfaces by removing mud, pesticide residues, and unwanted particles. Flexible conveying mechanisms prevent damage to tomato skins, establishing a pristine base for processing.
Crushing and Pulping
Following pretreatment, tomatoes are processed through a spiral crusher in low-temperature settings to retain nutrients and flavor. A double-stage pulping machine separates tomato pulp from peel and seeds, with the first stage eliminating larger impurities and the second stage providing fine pulping for desired consistency.
Concentration and Sterilization
Tomato pulp undergoes concentration in a vacuum concentration tank where excess water is extracted in a low-temperature vacuum environment (60-70°C). Solid content is concentrated between 10% to 30% as per specifications, preserving lycopene and essential nutrients. Concentrated pulp proceeds to tubular sterilizer using rapid high-temperature sterilization (121°C instant sterilization) to eradicate microorganisms while preventing flavor degradation.
Final Product Packaging
Sterilized tomato products are meticulously dispensed into packaging containers through an aseptic filling system maintaining an aseptic environment to prevent secondary contamination. Capping, sealing, labeling, coding, and boxing complete the packaging process, with some lines incorporating metal detection and weight detection systems to eliminate substandard products.
Final Products & Packaging
Various final tomato products from processing line including paste, sauce, and juice

Various tomato product packaging types including bottles, cans, and pouches
Available Packaging Options
  • Aseptic bags
  • Metal cans
  • Sachets
  • Stand-up pouches
  • PP containers
  • Glass bottles
  • PET bottles
  • Gable tops
Comprehensive Solutions
Technical Support
  • Technical consultation
  • Customized proposal design
  • Equipment manufacturing
Implementation Services
  • Installation, commissioning, and on-site training
  • One-year after-sales guarantee
  • Lifelong service
Additional Support
  • Package design and purchasing support
  • Marketing suggestions
  • Factory building and design
After-Sales Service
  • Debugging equipment
  • Overseas technical support
  • Overseas equipment maintenance
  • English speaking engineers available
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Company Details

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  • Business Type:

    Manufacturer,Exporter,Seller

  • Year Established:

    2009

  • Total Annual:

    20,000,000-30,000,000

  • Employee Number:

    100~199

  • Ecer Certification:

    Verified Supplier

Shanghai Gofun machinery company, a professional fruit and vegetable processing line manufacturer and exporter in China. Which can offer the turn-key solution for different fruit juice, pulp & paste processing complete line with high quality and competitive production lines with daily capacity f... Shanghai Gofun machinery company, a professional fruit and vegetable processing line manufacturer and exporter in China. Which can offer the turn-key solution for different fruit juice, pulp & paste processing complete line with high quality and competitive production lines with daily capacity f...

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  • Room 1309-1313, No. 3, Tongda Square, Anting Town, Jiading District, Shanghai, China
  • https://www.fruit-processingline.com/

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