A new variety of purple tomato as a rich source of bioactive carotenoids and its potential health benefits
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02831
Abstract: Carotenoid-rich fractions (CRF) from pulp and peel of a new variety of purple tomato were investigated in comparison to a Red Cherry variety regarding carotenoids characterization, antioxidant capacity, and inhibition of proliferation of four tumor… read more here.
Keywords: purple; variety; red cherry; new variety ... See more keywords
Colorimetric indicator based on purple tomato anthocyanins and chitosan for application in intelligent packaging.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.01.182
Abstract: Intelligent colorimetric indicator films were prepared to monitor freshness/spoilage of milk and fish by incorporating purple tomato anthocyanin (PTA) into chitosan (CS) matrix via solution casting method with PTA concentration (w/w, based on CS) of… read more here.
Keywords: purple tomato; color; pta; colorimetric indicator ... See more keywords