Amount of Lycopene in Tomato
Study on the content of lycopene in tomatoes
Tomatoes are both vegetables and fruits. They are colorful and delicious, and people often eat them. However, the amount of lycopene contained in tomatoes is related to many benefits of health and fitness. Today, we will explore in detail.
Guanfu tomatoes have a wide variety of types. The region, planting method, and ripening time all have a great impact on the amount of lycopene. Generally speaking, the higher the maturity, the more abundant the lycopene content. For example, tomatoes that are ripe and reddish may have several times the amount of lycopene compared with those that are not ripe.
The place where they are grown is also the key. Tomatoes produced in sunny and fertile soil tend to have higher lycopene content. Because full sunlight can help tomato photosynthesis and promote lycopene synthesis; fertile soil provides rich nutrients for tomato growth and ensures lycopene accumulation.
Furthermore, planting methods cannot be ignored. Reasonable fertilization and irrigation can make tomato growth robust and lycopene can be better produced. Organic tomatoes, compared with ordinary growers, or due to the more natural growth environment, have different lycopene content.
According to many studies, the lycopene content in every 100 grams of fresh tomatoes is about 2 to 20 milligrams. This value fluctuates due to the above factors, and it is difficult to have a fixed number.
As for cooking methods, the lycopene content in tomatoes also changes. Moderate heating, such as stir-frying or stewing, can rupture the cell wall of tomato, and lycopene is easier to release, and the absorption and utilization rate of the human body may be improved. However, excessive high temperature and long-term cooking may cause lycopene decomposition and loss.
To sum up, there are many variables in lycopene content in tomatoes. If you want to get more lycopene, you should choose tomatoes with high maturity and high-quality origin, and cook them in a suitable way. In this way, you can get the beauty of lycopene health and fitness.
