Estimation of Lycopene Content in Tomato Varieties and its Products: A Study related to Agriculture - Couverture souple

J.K, Reshma; P. Darsan, Shyma

 
9786200787682: Estimation of Lycopene Content in Tomato Varieties and its Products: A Study related to Agriculture
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 6200787689 ISBN 13 : 9786200787682
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

Lycopene, the predominant carotenoid in tomatoes, exhibits the highest antioxidant activity and singlet oxygen quenching ability of all dietary carotenoids.The present study evaluated the lycopene content of fresh tomatoes, temperature treated and commercial products(Sauce,Ketchup,Puree) procured from Thiruvananthapuram area. Analysis of lycopene carried out using simple spectrophotometric method (Spectrophotometer 169 Systronics) at 503 nm in hexane: acetone: ethanol extract. The study indicated varied quantities of lycopene in tomato samples and these values can be used in commercial preparations. This study also recommends the usage of a tomato product daily to reduce the rate of chronic diseases.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
6200787689
ISBN 13 
9786200787682
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
52
Coordonnées du fabricant
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