Ready-to-Use Tomato Gravy Base | Retort Gravy Base for Food Manufacturers
Experience Authentic Indian flavours with guaranteed quality, serve the best curry every time.
Product Overview
The Ready-to-Use Tomato Gravy Base is our high-quality Commercial Tomato Gravy Base that is specially designed for easy food production on an industrial scale and at the same time offers the distinctive flavor of classic Indian gravies. It is made from carefully chosen tomatoes, onions, herbs, spices, and edible oil, creating a rich and aromatic base for various Indian curries.
Being produced under the standardized conditions of cooking and then being sterilized using the process of Retort Sterilization, our Retort Tomato Gravy Base achieves Commercial Sterility and Ambient Shelf Life while preserving all natural qualities of its flavor, color, texture, and consistency without requiring any artificial preservatives.
This product can be used as an excellent cooking base for various Ready-to-Eat (RTE), Ready-to-Cook (RTC) meals, packaged curries, sauces, gravies, frozen products, meal kits, and institutional catering as it significantly simplifies the production process and guarantees the consistent quality of product across commercial production.
Why Choose Our Tomato Gravy Base?
Authentic Indian Gravy Flavour
Made of premium tomatoes, onions, carefully chosen spices, herbs,
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Made of premium tomatoes, onions, carefully chosen spices, herbs, and edible oil, our Ready-to-Use Tomato Gravy Base offers the distinctive flavor and appearance of classic Indian tomato gravy without the need for preparation.
Consistent Quality Across Every Batch
Being formulated in accordance with strict standards, our product
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Being formulated in accordance with strict standards, our product is guaranteed to provide consistency in terms of taste, color, texture, viscosity and aroma. Thus, our tomato gravy base can be used as an efficient Commercial Tomato Gravy Base by food manufacturers, restaurant chains, central kitchens and cloud kitchens requiring reliable product quality across every production batch.
Improve Production Efficiency
Preparation of a traditional gravy is a long process that involves
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Preparation of a traditional gravy is a long process that involves preparation of various ingredients, cooking, blending and seasoning. Our Ready-to-Use Gravy Base, significantly reduces production time, labour requirements, and ingredient handling, allowing businesses to improve manufacturing efficiency and operational productivity.
Shelf-Stable Retort Technology
Our Retort Tomato Gravy Base has been manufactured using
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Preparation of a traditional gravy is a long process that involves preparation of various ingredients, cooking, blending and seasoning. Our Ready-to-Use Gravy Base, significantly reduces production time, labour requirements, and ingredient handling, allowing businesses to improve manufacturing efficiency and operational productivity.
Technical Specs
Flexible Custom Manufacturing
Steps for Processing
Nutritional Value
Processing
Trade Information
Technical Specs
Product Description
Our Ready to Use Tomato Gravy Base is an expertly formulated Commercial Tomato Gravy Base which provides the authentic flavour, colour, aroma and texture of Indian gravies in a ready to use form. Made from high quality tomatoes, onions, herbs, spices, and edible oil, it acts as a versatile base for the preparation of Indian gravies for commercial uses.
Prepared through scientifically validated retorting processing, this product undergoes Scientifically Validated Retort Processing which makes this a commercially sterility product while retaining its natural sensory attributes. Thus, this produces a safe, high quality, Shelf Stable Gravy Base for all its batches.
Our ready to use Retort Tomato Gravy Base is packaged in High Barrier Retort Packaging, ensuring protection of the product against oxygen, moisture, light and microbes. This gives this product long Ambient Shelf Life, thus making it suitable for both domestic as well as export purposes without artificial preservatives.
Flexible Custom Manufacturing
Food Research Lab ensures maximum flexibility in terms of formulations and production for catering to various product and market needs.
Options of customization are as follows:
- Tomato Concentration
- Spice Blend
- Heat level
- Fat Levels
- Texture & Viscosity
- Ingredient Mix
- Nutrient Content
- Packaging Format
- Private Label Production
- OEM Production
- Contract Manufacturing
- Market Export Specifications
The product development team at Food Research Lab collaborates with customers in creating formulations according to their taste preferences, processing requirements, and commercial objectives.
Steps for Processing
Selecting Ingredients → Processing → Controlled Cooking → Filling → Retort Processing → Cooling → Quality Checking → Packaging
The manufacturing process used by us is standardized with an objective of maintaining safety, consistency and commercial scale of production while ensuring authenticity of traditional Indian tomato gravy.
Product Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Processing Method |
Scientifically Validated Retort Processing |
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Commercial Sterility |
Achieved through Controlled Thermal Processing |
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Preservatives |
Free from Artificial Preservatives |
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Shelf Life |
Determined via validated shelf-life study |
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Storage Condition |
Ambient Storage |
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Packaging Options |
High Barrier Retort Pouches, Trays, Customized Packaging |
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Customization |
Flavour, Spice Profile, Texture, Packaging, Market Requirement |
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Compliance |
Manufactured in accordance with applicable Food Safety and Regulatory Requirements |
Note: Shelf life may vary depending on formulation, packaging format, storage conditions, and validation studies.
Nutritional Value
The following details the nutritional facts of our Ready to use tomato gravy base per 100 grams. The actual content may vary according to the formulation, the choice of ingredients and customer-specific product customization.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % Daily Value* |
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Calories |
80–100 kcal |
4–5% |
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Total Fat |
2–5 g |
3–6% |
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Saturated Fat |
0.5–1 g |
3–5% |
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Cholesterol |
0 mg |
0% |
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Sodium |
350–500 mg |
15–22% |
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Total Carbohydrate |
10–15 g |
4–5% |
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Dietary Fibre |
2–3 g |
8–12% |
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Sugars |
5–8 g |
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Protein |
2–3 g |
4–6% |
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Calcium |
20–40 mg |
2–4% |
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Iron |
1–2 mg |
6–12% |
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Potassium |
250–400 mg |
5–10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Note: Nutritional values are indicative and may vary according to the formulation, ingredient composition, processing conditions, and customization requirements. Final nutritional information can be provided based on the approved product specification.
Processing
Scientifically Validated Retort Technology for Shelf-Stable Food Manufacturing
- At Food Research Lab, we have used our Retort Food Processing technology which not only preserves the true flavor, color, aroma, texture and nutritional value of Indian traditional gravies but also ensures safety and commercial viability of the product.
- Through Scientifically Validated Retort Processing, our Retort Tomato Gravy Base can be made commercial sterility, making it free of any harmful microorganisms while retaining all the sensory attributes that were imparted during the cooking process, and thus making it possible to manufacture Shelf-Stable Gravy Base products with long Ambient Shelf Life without any use of artificial preservatives.
- Our finished product is packaged in High-Barrier Retort Packaging which makes it resistant to oxygen, moisture and microorganism contamination to ensure reliable storage, transportation, and export distribution.
Processing Highlights:
- Scientifically Validated Retort Processing.
- Commercial Sterility for increased product safety.
- Long Ambient Shelf Life.
- No artificial preservatives.
- Maintain authentic flavor, color, aroma and texture.
- Batch-to-Batch consistency.
- For domestic and export market.
- High Barrier Packaging for maximum protection of product.
- Manufactured in compliance with applicable food safety and regulatory requirements.
Trade Information
Commercial Supply Information
Food Research Lab provides flexible manufacturing capabilities and commercial supply solutions for businesses serving domestic and international markets.
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Trade Details |
Information |
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FOB Port |
Chennai / New Delhi (As Applicable) |
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Payment Terms |
COD, CAD, PayPal, CID, Cheque, Cash Advance |
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Supply Capacity |
As per Production Requirements |
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Lead Time |
Approximately 30 Days |
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Sample Availability |
Available Upon Request |
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Packaging Formats |
High-Barrier Retort Pouches, Trays, or Customized Packaging |
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Export Markets |
Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, Middle East & Africa |
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Domestic Supply |
Across India |
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Manufacturing Services |
Private Label, OEM, Contract Manufacturing |
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Certifications |
ISO 9001:2015, FSSAI, FDA Compliant |
Whether you require Bulk Tomato Gravy Base, Private Label Manufacturing, or a customized Retort Gravy Base for commercial production, our team provides complete support from formulation and manufacturing to packaging, documentation, and export-ready solutions tailored to your business requirements.
Indusries We Serve
Supporting Diverse Food Manufacturing Industries
Our Ready-to-Use Tomato Gravy Base is developed to support the evolving needs of Food Manufacturers, food service providers, and commercial kitchens seeking authentic Indian flavours, operational efficiency, and scalable production.
Our Ready-to-Use Tomato Gravy Base is developed to support the evolving needs of Food Manufacturers, food service providers, and commercial kitchens seeking authentic Indian flavours, operational efficiency, and scalable production.
An ideal for food manufacturers making Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Meals, Ready-to-Cook (RTC) products, packaged curry products, gravies, sauces, frozen foods, convenience foods and meal kits which require a standardized Shelf Stable Gravy Base.
Achieve consistency in recipes using our professionally made Tomato Gravy Base which will save your time in the kitchen while ensuring consistent flavour, colour, and quality.
Improve production efficiency and maintain consistent taste across high-volume operations using a commercially prepared Ready-to-Use Tomato Gravy Base designed for scalable food manufacturing.
Ideal for hotel catering, restaurant catering, café catering, corporate catering, educational institution catering, hospital catering, defense catering and any large-scale catering operation.
We offer Private Label, White Label and OEM Manufacturing services to those brands looking to start their own Tomato Gravy Base products or customized gravy products.
Our Retort Processing Technology, ready for export packaging and custom formula development ensure that you have shelf stable products which can be manufactured to meet your international needs.
Develop innovative meal kits and convenience foods with a professionally prepared Ready-to-Use Gravy Base that simplifies cooking while delivering authentic Indian flavour and consistent product performance.
Develop innovative meal kits and cooking solutions with a professionally prepared onion-tomato curry base that simplifies cooking while delivering authentic Indian flavour.
Why Choose Food Research Lab?
Your Trusted Partner for Retort Product Development and Commercial Manufacturing
Food Research Lab combines our skills in food science, state-of-the-art Retort Food Processing technology, and commercial product development to assist in developing the best quality Shelf-Stable Food Products for national and international markets.
From formulation to commercial manufacturing, we can assist Food Manufacturers, Private Label Brands, OEM Partners, Restaurant Chains, Cloud Kitchens, and Ready Meal Manufacturers with customised food solutions to meet all market, regulatory, and commercial needs.
A multidisciplinary team takes care of all aspects of product development, from formulation and trials to validation, packaging development, shelf-life testing, regulatory compliance and commercialisation, so that you get a scalable, market ready, and manufactured consistently product.
Our experts formulate Shelf-Stable Foods using Scientifically Validated Retort Processing that gives Commercial Sterility without compromising the taste, colour, aroma, texture and nutritive value. Every formula is scientifically validated to give you safe, stable and consistent product in commercial production.
We offer full service through the complete product development process from:
- Concept Development of Product
- Selection of Ingredients and Recipe Optimization
- Process Development and Scale-up
- Conducting Pilot Plant Studies
- Retort Process Optimization
- Packaging Development
- Self-life and Stability Tests
- Sensory Testing
- Commercial Manufacturing Support
Each market has its own demands. We have our team formulate customized Ready-to-Use Tomato Gravy Base according to:
- Concentration of Tomatoes
- Spices Profile
- Heat level
- Oil Content
- Texture and Viscosity
- Ingredients Composition
- Nutrition Profile
- Packaging Options
- Private Label/OEM Solutions
- Export Market Needs
Whether your focus is retail, foodservice, institutional catering, or export markets, we tailor formulations to meet your commercial objectives.
Our standardized manufacturing processes ensure every batch delivers consistent flavour, aroma, colour, texture, viscosity, and cooking performance. Supported by controlled ingredient sourcing, validated processing, and rigorous quality assurance, we help businesses maintain reliable product quality and brand consistency.
We conduct comprehensive Shelf-Life Studies and Stability Evaluations to assess product safety, microbial stability, packaging efficacy, flavor preservation, color stability and storability of the products.
The documentation provided by our team covers product specifications, thermal process, packaging, shelf-life testing, export documentation and any other requirements necessary to ensure food safety compliance and regulatory standards.
Products are developed in accordance with applicable food safety and regulatory requirements, with documentation support for domestic and international markets.
Whatever you need whether pilot scale production or commercial manufacturing, we can provide you with flexible manufacturing options, which includes:
- Pilot Scale Manufacturing
- Commercial Production
- Contract Manufacturing
- OEM Manufacturing
- Private Label Manufacturing
- White Label Solutions
- Bulk Manufacturing
- Export Manufacturing
Our Retort Tomato Gravy Base is specially designed for the international market including:
- Extended Ambient Shelf Life
- High Barrier Retort Packaging
- Commercial Sterility
- Stable Product Performance
- Custom Formulations
- Export Documentation Support
- Regional Taste Adaptation
These capabilities help businesses expand into global markets while maintaining product quality throughout the supply chain.
Innovation is at the core of Food Research Lab’s product development approach. Our company develops market-ready food products that will fit the consumer trends, the types of convenience foods, the clean-label requirement, and the commercial opportunities.
With the use of food science, process engineering, sensory sciences, and manufacturing processes knowledge, we assist in transforming innovative ideas into viable products
Why Businesses Choose FRL
Expertise in Retort Food Processing and Shelf-Stable Food Manufacturing
Scientifically validated formulation and processing
Customized solutions for domestic and export markets
Private Label, OEM, and Contract Manufacturing
Pilot-scale to commercial-scale production support
Shelf-life validation and stability studies
Advanced packaging development
Consistent product quality across every production batch
Technical, regulatory, and commercialization support
Trusted technical partner for Food Manufacturers, Restaurant Chains, Cloud Kitchens, HORECA, and global food companies.
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Frequently Asked Question
1. What is Tomato Gravy Base?
Ready-to-Use Tomato Gravy Base is an industry-developed Indian Gravy Base using high-quality tomatoes, onions, seasonings, spices and edible oils. Tomato Gravy Base is meant to help in simplifying commercial food processing by offering consistent flavor and quality along with increased ambient shelf-life.
2. What is Tomato Gravy Base used for?
Tomato Gravy Base is used in making numerous Indian curries, gravies, sauces, ready-to-eat (RTE) meals, ready-to-cook (RTC) food, meal kits, and convenience foods. It helps manufacturers save their time during food manufacturing process while offering them standardized quality and taste.
3. What is the difference between Tomato Sauce and Tomato Gravy Base?
The use of tomato sauce is mainly for condiments or cooking; while Tomato Gravy Base is expertly formulated seasoned cooking base specially formulated for Indian curry and gravy preparation.
4. How is Tomato Gravy Base preserved?
Our Retort Tomato Gravy Base is subjected to Scientifically Validated Retort Processing which results in Commercial Sterility of our product. High-Barrier Retort Packaging makes our product safe, stable, and quality without the use of artificial preservatives.
5. Can Food Research Lab customize Tomato Gravy Base formulations?
Yes. We provide customized formulations based on tomato concentration, spice profile, oil content, texture, viscosity, nutritional requirements, packaging format, and export market specifications. We also offer Private Label, OEM, and Contract Manufacturing services tailored to your business needs.
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