Solvent extraction of lycopene from tomato processing waste (pomace): Extraction of lycopene from tomato pomace - Softcover

Akbari, Sanjay; Pandya, Dipen; Bhatt, H. G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659785830 ISBN 13: 9783659785832

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

The important carotenoid in tomatoes i. e. lycopene having antioxidant capability has led to promising results in decreasing the risk of some illnesses and diseases. The tomato processing waste (pomace) is considered to be the potential raw material for production of natural lycopene. The purpose behind conventional solvent extraction method is a cheaper technology as compared to other modern technologies. It can be satisfactorily intended in the food systems as a functional ingredient. For the maximum recovery of lycopene from tomato pomace was carried out by selecting the suitable solvent system, temperature-time combination and feed to solvent ratio, i.e. Acetone: Ethyl acetate (1:1), 40 ºC/5 h and 1:30 (w/v). By using optimized solvent extraction process and had the lycopene content 611.105 mg/100 g, purity 81.319 %, refractive index 1.37604 and colour value 5.59 L*, 8.00 a*, 6.14 b*. There was 53.4 % reduction in the lycopene content after 60 days of storage at room temperature while at refrigerated condition, it was found safe with just 2.6 % reduction in lycopene content.

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About the Author

Dr. S.H. Akbari is an alumnus of Gujarat Agricultural University having experience of more than twenty four years regarding teaching and research in the field Post Harvest Engineering & Agricultural Process Engineering and published 20 Research Papers in different National/ International Journals.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659785830
• ISBN 13: 9783659785832
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 92