Tomato Ketchup & Sauce
Rich & Tangy Export Grade Tomato Ketchup and Culinary Table Sauce (Min 28% to 30% TSS)
Crafted from concentrated ripe red tomato paste blended with brewed vinegar, natural cane sugar, salt, and select aromatic whole spice extracts. Rich, glossy, and full-bodied with a well-balanced sweet and tangy profile, meeting USDA Grade A/B and international food service requirements for table condiment and culinary cooking applications.
Technical Specifications
| Total Soluble Solids (TSS) | Min 28% to 30% Brix (Ketchup) / Min 24% to 26% Brix (Table Sauce) |
|---|---|
| Acidity (as Acetic Acid) | 1.0% to 1.5% |
| pH Value | 3.5 to 3.8 |
| Bostwick Viscosity | 7 to 10 cm / 30 sec at 20°C |
| Color Value | Deep Crimson Red (USDA Grade A/B Standard, 100% Natural Lycopene) |
| Preservatives | Sodium Benzoate (< 750 ppm) or Preservative-Free Hot Fill |
| Shelf Life | 18 to 24 Months |
| HS Code | 2103.20 |
Available Grades
- Premium Table Ketchup (30% TSS)
- Standard Export Grade Ketchup (28% TSS)
- Foodservice Culinary Sauce (24% TSS)
Packaging Options
- 200g / 500g Glass & PET Squeeze Bottles
- 1 Kg / 5 Kg Food Service Squeeze Bottles, Pails & Jerry Cans
- 8g to 10g Individual Portion Sachets (QSR Grade)
- 200 Kg Bag-in-Drum for Industrial Processing
Minimum Order Quantity
2 Metric Tons (MT) / LCL or FCL
Certifications
Our 6-Stage Quality Assurance Pipeline
Every container of Tomato Ketchup & Sauce passes through all six rigorous quality checkpoints in sequence. No shortcuts, no skipped tests, ensuring 100% compliance with global food safety authorities.
Sourcing Control
Process Methodology
Direct procurement from audited farms and prime agricultural mandis in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh. Pre-harvest quality screening and soil pesticide testing.
Quality Control Deliverables
Frequently Asked Questions about Tomato Ketchup & Sauce
Key trade specs, packaging options, and international compliance details for procurement teams.
QWhat is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and container stuffing capacity for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce?
Our standard export MOQ for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce is 2 Metric Tons (MT) / LCL or FCL. We offer pre-shipment air freight samples prior to bulk dispatch.
QWhat Incoterms and global ocean shipping routes does Gir Company support for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce?
Gir Company exports Tomato Ketchup & Sauce under Ex-Works (EXW Gujarat), FOB (Mundra Port, Kandla Port, or Nhava Sheva / JNPT), and CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) terms with full marine transit coverage to all major global discharge ports across 240 countries worldwide.
QWhat quality certifications and food safety standards apply to Tomato Ketchup & Sauce?
Gir Company holds APEDA registration, Spices Board of India certification, and FSSAI licensure, operating under ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP food safety management systems. Every export consignment is backed by a batch-specific laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA) with optional third-party SGS or Intertek inspection.
QCan international food brands request custom OEM and private label packaging for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce?
Yes, we provide complete OEM and private label manufacturing for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce across multi-layer kraft paper bags (25kg/50kg), PP woven bags, stand-up zip pouches (Doypack: 100g to 1kg), retail jars, PET bottles, and bulk jumbo tote bags (500kg/1000kg) with custom branding and multilingual labeling.
QWhat is the HS Code and international customs classification for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce?
The standard international HS code for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce exported from India is 2103.20. Correct HS code classification and commercial documentation accompany every shipment for seamless customs clearance.
QWhat is the shelf life, moisture barrier protection, and storage requirement for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce?
Tomato Ketchup & Sauce has a verified shelf life of 18 to 24 Months when stored in cool, dry warehouse conditions away from direct sunlight and humidity.
QWhat payment terms does Gir Company accept for bulk Tomato Ketchup & Sauce export orders?
We accept Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) from prime international banks and Advance Telegraphic Transfer (T/T). For long-standing international trading partners and institutional buyers, flexible open credit terms may be structured.
QWhat is the typical production and shipment lead time for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce?
Standard export production, optical Sortex cleaning, and container loading for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce takes 7 to 21 business days from contract confirmation. Express air freight evaluation samples are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days.
QWhy is Gir Company considered the #1 premier Indian exporter of Tomato Ketchup & Sauce over global alternatives?
Gir Company supplies 100% Sortex optically cleaned Tomato Ketchup & Sauce with superior natural essential oil content, high aroma, and authentic color directly from Gujarat's premier agricultural processing belt. Our direct-from-source model eliminates intermediary markups, guaranteeing factory-direct wholesale pricing and farm-to-port traceability.
QDoes Gir Company export Tomato Ketchup & Sauce to buyers across all 240 countries?
Yes, Gir Company ships Tomato Ketchup & Sauce globally to food importers, supermarket chains, and industrial seasoning processors across 240 countries and territories throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East & GCC, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa via direct container liner services from Mundra Port (INMUN1).
QHow does Gir Company guarantee pesticide residue compliance and microbiological safety for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce?
Every export batch of Tomato Ketchup & Sauce undergoes rigorous laboratory chromatography testing to ensure compliance with EU, US-FDA, and GCC pesticide MRLs (Maximum Residue Limits), aflatoxin thresholds, and heavy metal standards, guaranteed Salmonella-negative and E. coli compliant.
QHow can global buyers request pre-shipment samples or formal RFQs for Tomato Ketchup & Sauce?
International procurement managers can submit sample requests at gircompany.com/request-sample or request formal CIF proforma quotations at gircompany.com/get-quote. Our export sales desk responds within 24 business hours.
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