In the traditional processing mode, tomatoes need to be transported for 2 to 3 days after being picked to reach the processing plant. During this period, tomatoes consume some vitamin C due to respiration, and the further increase in ripeness may lead to flavor loss. Under this "fresh-locking direct procurement" model, the enterprise has established temporary processing workshops around the planting base. It only takes one hour for tomatoes to go from picking to entering the processing stage, effectively reducing nutrient loss.

According to the nutrition retention data, as verified by a third-party testing agency, the lycopene content of this tomato sauce reaches 28 milligrams per 100 grams, which is 35% higher than that of traditional products processed in other places. The retention rate of vitamin C reaches 85%, far exceeding the industry average of 60%. Meanwhile, due to the reduction of compression damage during transportation, the cell wall structure of tomatoes is more complete. After processing, they can release a more intense natural fruit aroma, avoiding the sour and astringent taste caused by damaged raw materials in traditional products.

In terms of application scenarios, this base-direct supply tomato sauce demonstrates extremely strong practicality. In home cooking, when making the soup base for tomato hot pot, there is no need to add additional tomato paste or sugar. The soup base can present a natural sweetness and freshness. Moreover, lycopene dissolves in oil and is more easily absorbed by the human body. Eating it with meat can achieve nutritional complementarity. In Western cuisine, it has become the "golden partner" of Italian meat sauce noodles. Its fine texture and rich flavor can evenly coat each noodle, allowing diners to experience the freshness of tomatoes and the mellow aroma of meat sauce with every bite. In addition, this product is also suitable for beverage making. When mixed with yogurt and sparkling water, it can be made into a refreshing tomato special drink, which not only retains the nutrients of tomatoes but also adds a new option to the beverage market.

For consumers, the benefits of "fresh-locking direct purchase" tomato sauce lie not only in the improvement of nutrition and flavor, but also in the guarantee of food safety. The enterprise has established a full traceability system from planting to processing. Consumers can scan the QR code on the product packaging to view information such as the planting plot, picking time, and processing procedures of tomatoes, achieving "visible freshness". Meanwhile, the product adopts a formula without preservatives or artificial colors, and its sodium content is only half that of traditional products. It is suitable for people who pursue a healthy diet to consume for a long time.

From an industry perspective, the "fresh-locking direct procurement" model offers a new development direction for the tomato paste industry. It closely integrates the planting link at the front end of the industrial chain with the processing link at the back end, reducing the loss in the middle links. This not only improves product quality but also lowers enterprise costs. At present, the food group has planned to promote this model in other major tomato-producing areas such as Inner Mongolia and Gansu. In the future, it is expected to drive the overall quality upgrade of the domestic tomato paste industry and enable more consumers to enjoy the freshness and nutrition of "direct supply from the origin".