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Bioactivities of Phytochemicals Present in Tomato

Bioactivities of Phytochemicals Present in Tomato

Poonam Chaudhary, Ashita Sharma, Balwinder Singh, Avinash Kaur Nagpal

J Food Sci Technol. 2018 Aug;55(8):2833-2849.

PMID: 30065393

Abstract:

Tomato is a wonder fruit fortified with health-promoting phytochemicals that are beneficial in preventing important chronic degenerative disorders. Tomato is a good source of phenolic compounds (phenolic acids and flavonoids), carotenoids (lycopene, α, and β carotene), vitamins (ascorbic acid and vitamin A) and glycoalkaloids (tomatine). Bioactive constituents present in tomato have antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic activities. Health promoting bioactivities of tomatoes make them useful ingredient for the development of functional foods. Protective role of tomato (lycopene as a potent antioxidant) in humans against various degenerative diseases are known throughout the world. Intake of tomato is inversely related to the incidence of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, ageing and many other health problems. Bioavailability of phytoconstituents in tomato is generally not affected by routine cooking processes making it even more beneficial for human consumption. The present review provides collective information of phytochemicals in tomato along with discussing their bioactivities and possible health benefits.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP17406450	Tomatine		17406-45-0	Price

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