Tomato genome editing may provide a route to vitamin D sufficiency, says a study, which also states the waste material produced could provide the basis of increased supplement production.
A recent study has found that whole tomato powder does better than the extracted carotenoid lycopene in quelling post exercise inflammation. But an expert cautions that the study’s small scale makes drawing large conclusions difficult.
A tool to help producers determine the optimum ripeness and maximum carotenoid content of tomatoes has been the subject of scrutiny by Spanish researchers.
Lycopene from tangerine tomato juice is about 8.5 times more bioavailable than lycopene from red tomato juice, says a new study from The Ohio State University.
Despite a growing pile of research linking lycopene to benefits ranging from heart, cardiovascular, prostate and bone health to prevention of certain cancers, the market share for this carotenoid remains relatively small.
The potential health benefits from the high content of anthocyanin compounds found in many berries could be nullified by saliva in the mouth, according to new research.
LycoRed is introducing a new lycopene ingredient in the form of a
dried cherry tomato that is remarkably high in the antioxidant,
enabling foods to be fortified without complex regulatory
situations posing a barrier.
Research groups around the world are working on breeding truly
purple tomatoes, packed full of anthocyanins, and reports suggest
that such a finished fruit may only be a few years away.
The science supporting the health benefits of tomatoes,
particularly processed tomato products and extracts, is much
stronger than that behind pure lycopene, says a new review.
British supermarket giant Tesco has launched a British-grown tomato
that offers double the lycopene content of normal tomatoes, as the
company continues to expand its functional food range.
An intake of antioxidants from different fruit could be more
efficient at protecting against the effects of oxidative stress
than single fruits, says new research using pigs.
The FDA has delivered its long-awaited decision on health claims
petitions on tomatoes/lycopene, approving only limited claims on
tomatoes and tomato sauce but denying claims for tomato-based
products and dietary supplements.
Including plenty of fruit and vegetables in the diet could halve
chances of developing pancreatic cancer indicates a new
case-control study, supporting research published earlier this
year.
US scientists have created purple tomatoes that include
anthocyanins, the antioxidant pigments in red wine believed to
prevent heart disease but not normally found in domestic varieties
of the fruit.
Eating tomatoes or tomato products on a regular basis can help
combat the risk of prostate cancer, according to new research
released this week. But the evidence remained inconclusive as to
whether it was the only the lycopene in...
At the Fi Europe 2001, DSM Food Specialties will introduce a new
application of its FirmFruit® enzyme system designed to enhance the
appearance and consistency of processed tomato pieces in
end-product applications.
According to scientists from the USDA's Agricultural Research
Service, the berries from autumn olive, a shrub, could become an
alternative source of lycopene.
