natural roasted tomato "confit"

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Largest Provider in the U.S. of key Dried Fruits and Nuts to Importers, Distributors and Manufacturers since 1980

Bedemco, inc. Confidential 200 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601

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Introducing Semi Dried Tomatoes (Confit)Natural Production Methods

True Fresh Taste

Concentrated Flavor

Juicy

Retains Genuine Color

No Additives

New to the U.S. Market

Selected from the Finest Available Raw Material

Manufactured to Bedemco’s Standard of Excellence

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Raw Material SelectionTomatoes are contracted only from farms neighboring our processing facilityRich soil, particular climate and water conditions within the well delineated growing area, impart a distinct terroir.Tomatoes are grown from non-GMO seeds and are vine ripened before being carefully selected for their quality.Once harvested, the tomatoes are transported to the processing plant and washed to prevent microbial growth.

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Unique Qualities

Our Oven Roasted Tomatoes are consistent in quality and flavor with “Tomato Confit,” a marketing term which top chefs in France, New York, and California are using for tomatoes which have been prepared in the same manner. The tomatoes are slow-roasted at low temperature before being stored in oil. The effect is a concentrated tomato flavor without any of the intense bitterness of fire-roasted tomatoes. The product instantly upgrades the effect of any dish or finished manufactured product.

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Pre-production

Tomatoes are washed, sized & sorted, inspected for quality, and machine sliced.Our Quality Assurance department employs Food Technicians and Agricultural Engineers to ensure receipt of excellent raw material and to supervise and maintain Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) throughout the production process .

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Drying Method

Freshly cut tomatoes are carefully placed on trays and loaded on to individual racks.

Tomatoes are transported to ovens and are slowly cooked for up to 36 hours until they reach the desired moisture level of 65-75% at which point they are individually quick frozen (IQF) and packed.

In-house Food Engineers guarantee products are handled in a controlled environment.

Quality checks ensure a sanitary atmosphere and consistent finished product.

Production is BRC, ISO 22000 Certified and the product is Kosher Certified.

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AdvantagesThe slow roasting process concentrates and sweetens the flavors, creating a distinctive and memorable ingredient.No intense bitter flavor associated with fire-roasted tomatoes.True tomato taste and color allows for applications that differ from sun dried tomatoes.High moisture.Less prep, less cleanup- easy and ready to use.No additives.Long shelf life.Intense flavor preferred by top chefs.

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ApplicationsInclude in deli bars or include in in-store cheese sectionsGarnish pasta, salads, pizza, omelettes, bruschetta, and sandwiches.Private label shelf-stable retail or foodservice size pouches to enhance a line of high-end products.Create “California Cuisine” type tarts, terrines and preserves.Send a healthy message to customers-increase Lycopene content.Quick substitute for Tomato Confit which has been popularized by cutting-edge chefs.Encourage innovative presentation in emerging culinary trends- add to Mexican Salsa, embellish Vietnamese Soup or a Mediterranean Salad- or use as an inclusion to whole grain bread and other healthy baked goods.Creative and contemporary styles could include bases for ice-creams, sauces, marinades, vinaigrettes, and other emerging food trends being popularized in the American dining scene.

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SpecificationsTaste: Concentrated tomato

flavor & balanced acidity

Color: Red-orangeSizes: - 45-70mm Segments

- 10x10mm Dice- Cherry Tomato

Moisture: 65- 75%pH: 3.8- 4.2Method: Slow RoastedFree from all foreign materials

Other natural oven-dried vegetables may be ordered depending on seasonal availability and required quantities.

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Slow Roasted Roma Tomato Segments

Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Available Packaging

With Oil & SpicesWith or Without Oil & SpicesMarinade:

Glass JarsPer spec: 210 ml to 1,000 ml

Plastic Deli CupsRetail ½ pint, 1 pint

Flat Foil Pillow Bag½ lb Retail & 2 lb Foodservice

Poly-bag Lined Cartons 5 lb Foodservice & 20 lb Bulk

Plastic PailPer Customer Spec

Shelf Life:24 months ambient

at ambient temperature

9-12 months at 0°F and

2 months 40°F

PASTEURIZEDIQF

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Custom packaging offered for full pallet orders.Expedited shipping available for full containers.

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Increasing the Bottom Line

Concentrated flavor typical of fresh tomatoes.

Pleasing balance of sweetness and acidity.

Available packed in oil marinade

or Individual segments

Intense, concentrated, and slightly salty. Less

typical of fresh tomatoes.

Typical sweet and

acidic

Flavor:

Frozen: 9-12 months at 0°F and

2 months at 40°F

Pasteurized: 24 months at ambient temp.

1 year at 40 °F

1 week at40 °F

Shelf Life:

Natural Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Sun Dried Tomatoes

Fresh Tomatoes

Method:

Taste Comparison

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Adding Natural Roasted Tomatoes to the menu is a cost effective, labor saving solution for delicious tomato taste.

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Thank you very much!

Oven Dried Tomatoes (Confit) are imported to the U.S. exclusively through Bedemco.

Experience our unique product for yourself-call your salesperson for a sample today.

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200 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601

Tel: 914-683-1119Fax: 914-683-1482info@bedemco.comwww.bedemco.com

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Our company’s initiatives have been setting the import quality standards in the dried fruit and nut industry for three generations.

Bedemco, inc. Confidential 200 Hamilton Avenue White Plains, NY 10601