Influence of Heat Treatments on Carotenoid Content of Cherry Tomatoes
Tomatoes and tomato products are rich sources of carotenoids—principally lycopene, followed by β-carotene and lutein. The aim of this work was to study the effect of heat treatment on carotenoid content in cherry tomatoes. Raw and canned products were sampled and analysed; furthermore whole, skin an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-07-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/2/3/352 |