Tomato product and method of making same

摘要

The invention relates to a process for preparing tomato-based products comprising one of the following steps 1) heating raw tomatoes for a sufficient time to inactivate the enzymes; 2) separating from the heated tomatoes a juice and a slurry containing seeds and peels; 3) separating the seeds and peels from the slurry; 4) dividing finely the separated slurry; and 5) reincorporating the divided slurry into the juice. The invention also relates to a tomato-based product obtainable from steps 1 to 4 of the process.