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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Carotenoids and Lycopenes Chemistry; Metabolism, Absorption, Nutrition, and Allied Health Claims—A Comprehensive Review
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Volume 55, No. 7, Year 2015
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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most essential herbaceous plants that have been probed against various life sight related disorders owing to array of phytochemicals. It is important source of vitamin C, potassium, folic acid, and carotenoids, such as lycopene. Carotenoids are the pigments synthesized during fruit ripening and responsible for the final red color of the tomato. Consumption of tomato and tomato-based products contribute to the absorption of carotenoids and lycopenes in human serum. Lycopene is chemically acyclic carotene with 11 conjugated double bonds, normally in transconfiguration while isomerization occur in blood plasma for its better absorption. It has ability for adenosine deaminase inhibition that plays important role in the regression of tumor. Tomato also contain other active compounds, namely, neoxanthin, lutein, α-cryptoxanthin, α-carotene, β-carotene, cyclolycopene, and β-carotene 5, 6-epoxide. These components provide synergistic effect against various threats but still need further attention of the researchers. Both in vitro and in vivo studies have elucidated the potential of tomato against variety of metabolic syndromes. Latest research highlights the relationship between consuming tomato and its products with reduced risk of various maladies like obesity, hyperglycemic and hypercholesterolemic attributes, cardiovascular disorders, and cancer insurgences. Moreover, tomato and its bioactive components hold potential to become effective modules in diet-based regimens; however, integrated research and meta-analysis are still required to enhance meticulousness. © 2015, Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Perveen, Rashida
Pakistan, Faisalabad
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Suleria, Hafiz Ansar Rasul
Pakistan, Faisalabad
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Anjum, Faqir Muhammad
Pakistan, Faisalabad
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Butt, Masood Sadiq
Pakistan, Faisalabad
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Pasha, Imran
Pakistan, Faisalabad
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Ahmad, Sarfraz
Pakistan, Faisalabad
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Statistics
Citations: 204
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/10408398.2012.657809
ISSN:
10408398
Research Areas
Cancer
Food Security
Noncommunicable Diseases
Study Approach
Systematic review