Abstract:
Tomato, though botanically a fruit for
the purpose of trade, is generally
considered a vegetable because of the
way in which it is consumed. Tomatoes
are widely grown in all parts of the world.
However, the yield per hectare is the
highest (245 tonnes/hect.) in
Netherlands. The world average yield of
tomato is 23 tonnes per hectare. Indian
average yield of tomato is 9.6 tonnes
per hectare. Tomato products such as
puree, juice, ketchup are commonly
used commodities in households, hotels
and restaurants. These items are used
to enhance the taste of different food
products. Tomato puree is used as a
substitute of fresh tomato in cooking.
Ketchup is a sweeter and diluted version
of puree(Pulp). Tomato sauce tastes
sweet and sour.
