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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Main Authors: Laura D'Evoli, Ginevra Lombardi-Boccia, Massimo Lucarini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-07-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/2/3/352