Tomato powder is one of those ingredients that works harder than people give it credit for. It brings natural red colour, a good dose of lycopene, and a long shelf life, all without the mess and waste of fresh tomatoes. Food manufacturers use it in everything from sauces and soup bases to instant noodles and snack coatings. More and more B2B buyers are sourcing it from India because the quality is consistent and the prices are competitive.
Where Tomato Powder Gets Used
The most common applications are soups, sauces, pasta products, ketchup bases, instant mixes, and seasonings. Because tomato powder has natural lycopene and a deep red colour, it is becoming increasingly popular in clean-label products where brands want to avoid artificial colourants. A fine mesh of 40 to 80 disperses evenly in liquids and dry mixes. Food manufacturers and exporters source tomato powder in bulk because it gives them year-round supply without seasonal fluctuations.
What Quality Looks Like
You want moisture at 6 percent or lower, a natural bright red colour with no artificial additives, and clear origin disclosure. FSSAI and ISO 22000 certification from the supplier confirm that food safety protocols are in place. Most Indian suppliers offer 25 kg bags and include lab reports and export documentation with every shipment.
Getting Tomato Powder from India
India is a major producer of dehydrated tomato, and the quality has gotten even better in recent years. Geminate International supplies tomato powder and tomato flakes with FSSAI and ISO certification. Ask us for a quote or a sample if you want to test it in your products.