Dehydrated & Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Pliable Halves & Spray-Dried Powder)

Product Overview

Description: Premium Egyptian Sun-Dried and Dehydrated Tomatoes processed from select, vine-ripened oval tomatoes. Sorted, washed, systematically halved, and dried under the intense Egyptian sun (or specialized dehydration tunnels) before being treated and sorted to retain a deep ruby-red color, intense umami flavor, and pliable texture.
Industrial Applications: Luxury antipasti canning (pickled in olive oil with herbs), ready-to-eat pasta sauce lines, commercial salad bars, pizza manufacturing, and spray-dried tomato powders for industrial snack seasonings.
Why Egypt? (Competitive Advantage): Egypt is a massive global producer of fresh tomatoes. Our uninterrupted year-round solar cycles allow high-volume, cost-efficient natural outdoor sun-drying campaigns, resulting in a richer, sweeter flavor profile due to natural sugar concentration.
Industrial Application Match Matrix:
- Antipasti & Canning Industries
- Gourmet Bakery & Pizza Toppings
- Industrial Snack Flavoring Blenders (Tomato Powder format)

Processing Campaign Calendar:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
🟢	🟢	🟢	📦	📦	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	🟢	🟢

🟢 = Processing & Dehydration Campaign | 📦 = Year-Round Ambient Supply from Storage

Egyptian Crop Varieties: Roma, UC82, and premium industrial processing plum tomatoes (known for thick walls and low seed cavities).

Available Formats & Calibrations

Sun-Dried Tomato Halves: Hand-sorted, pliable whole halves, lightly salted or treated with SO2 for color retention.
Sun-Dried Strips / Flakes: Uniform mechanical cuts derived from dried halves.
Spray-Dried Tomato Powder: 100% pure tomato powder (max 4% moisture) used as a base color and flavor agent in chips and snacks.

Physio-Chemical & Sensory Quality Parameters

Parameter	Industrial Standard Target
Moisture Content	Sun-Dried Halves: 12.0% – 15.0% (Pliable texture); Tomato Powder: Max 4.5%
Color Profile	Vibrant, deep ruby-red; zero blackening, dark oxidation, or yellow borders
Salt / Preservative Content	Salt: Max 6%–8% (if salted); Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): < 1,000 ppm (or strictly customized to meet target EU food additive laws)

Bulk & Industrial Packaging Formats

Sun-Dried Halves & Strips: Packed loose in 10 kg or 12.5 kg corrugated master cartons lined with thick protective PE food bags.
Tomato Powder: 20 kg to 25 kg multi-wall paper bags with double-layered PE liners.

Shipping & Storage Data

Parameter	Specification
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)	1 x 20ft Dry Container (FCL)
Storage & Shipping Conditions	Sun-dried halves travel best under chilled reefers (+4°C to +8°C) to stop color darkening during long transit; Powder stores ambient (< 20°C, dry)
Product Shelf Life	12 to 18 Months under ideal climate-controlled conditions
20ft Container Loadability	Sun-Dried Halves: Approx. 10.0 Metric Tons; Powder: Approx. 14.0 Metric Tons
40ft Container Loadability	Sun-Dried Halves: Approx. 20.0 Metric Tons; Powder: Approx. 25.0 Metric Tons

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