Process Flow Chart

Notes

Mature, ripe tomato

·         Not over ripped and un-bruised

Sorting

·         By colour, maturity and blemishes

Washing

·         In clean portable water Slicing Quarterly

Salting

·         Help to drain and maintain colour after drying

Spreading and draining

·         Spread on the drying tray for 30mins to drain properly before loading

Loading in dryer

·         After firing the dryer and draining the tomatoes for 30mins

Grinding

·         Optional; if you want it in powered form

Packaging and sealing

·         In slices or powdered form

Storage

·         Arrange in carton in a cool dry place until marketing

Marketing

·         Preferably during off-season