METHOD FOR THE INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION OF FRESH-PROCESSED GRATED TOMATO AND FRESH GRATED TOMATO OBTAINED USING SAID METHOD

摘要

The invention relates to a method for the industrial production of fresh-processed grated tomato. The inventive method combines physical treatments which are safe for the consumer and environmentally friendly. The method can be used to produce a fresh product which retains all of the nutritional value of the whole fresh product, as well as maintaining the organoleptic properties thereof. Said method comprises the following steps: (i) treatment with a sanitising solution, (ii) blanching, (iii) mechanical peeling, (iv) grating and straining, (v) rapid lowering of the temperature, (vi) addition of sodium chloride, and (vii) packing under moderate vacuum. The invention also relates to the fresh grated tomato thus obtained.