Measuring the Color

of Tomato Paste

Most consumers rely on color to ensure the quality and freshness of food products. The same evaluation applies to the commercial classification of tomato paste based on its quality. HunterLab delivers the right color measurement solutions necessary for meeting the quality standards of visual perception for tomato paste. Our best-in-class color measuring instruments give producers quantitative Tomato Score values to accurately evaluate their quality.

HunterLab ColorFlex L2 Tomato is the No.1 color measurement solution for tomato paste. It comes with the HunterLab Reference Standard – Tomato, the ONLY reference standard in the world tracing back to BCR and USDA standards for the most accurate RED color measurements.

Why measure the color of tomato paste?​

Tomatoes come in many processed forms, sauce, ketchup, and paste, and their red color determine appearance, quality and nutritional value. The characteristic bright red of tomatoes mostly comes from the presence of lycopene and, to a much lesser extent, β-carotene. Lycopene is an antioxidant that indicates ripeness. It’s necessary to obtain ripe, red color tomatoes that appeal to consumers' buying habits and meet the USDA classification standards.

Measuring color of tomato paste

While several instruments can measure the color of tomato paste, a spectrophotometer is the chosen device because of its ability to handle transparency and reflectivity. They help with providing objective measurements indicating both quality and appearance.

Check out this solution for measuring the color of tomato paste.

Spectrophotometers are used in all parts of the tomato paste production process, from selecting tomatoes to testing samples after bottling.This is the color measuring instrument for tomato paste that our customers are having great success with:

The HunterLab Advantage

At HunterLab, we have been delivering unparalleled precision and accuracy for decades and understand what tomato processors need in a spectrophotometer. The ColorFlex L2 Tomato is the world's No. 1 choice for tomato paste's color measurement and classification. If you are interested in learning more about the ColorFlex L2 Tomato or how our spectrophotometers can help your tomato processing operations, please connect with an expert today!