BACKGROUND Regular consumption of fruits and vegetables (e.g., tomatoes) has been shown to be beneficial in terms of reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. The industrial processing of tomatoes into tomato-based products includes several thermal treatments. Very little is known on the effect of tomato industrial processing on antiaggregatory activity and phenolic profile. METHODS ...

The senescence-accelerated mouse (SAM) is a naturally occurring animal model for accelerated aging after normal development and maturation. SAMP1 strain was reported to show age-related structural and functional changes in lung and to be a murine model of senile lung. We postulated that aging of lung is an important intrinsic process for development of emphysema and even in a short period of to...

Experimental and epidemiological evidence suggests that lycopene, a predominant carotenoid found in human serum, may reduce the risk of certain cancers. We examined the association of dietary, physiological, and other factors with serum lycopene concentrations in a subsample of 946 postmenopausal women participating in the Women's Health Initiative. Pearson partial correlation coefficients and ...

We processed applesauce, tomato juice, and cranberries in pint jars in a boiling water canner to test thermal processing theories against home canning of high-acid foods. For each product, thermocouples were placed at various heights in the jar. Values for f h (heating), f cl (cooling), and F 82.2°C (lethality) were determined for each thermocouple location, and did not depend substantially on ...

Concentrated tomato is produced typically from tomatoes by the conventional method of concentration. Recently, vacuum-concentration processes have been developed to concentrate and reduce variation caused high temperature. The aim this study simulate water evaporation change juice concentration during vacuum Mathematical simulation models for condensate system are proposed implemented. Matlab's...

OBJECTIVE: Assessment of the effects of 2 weeks of daily administration of HCA on energy intake and satiety in overweight men and women. DESIGN: A 6-week randomized placebo-controlled single-blinded cross-over trial. Subjects consumed three times daily for 2 weeks 100 ml tomato juice (placebo) and, separated by a 2 week wash-out period, 100 ml tomato juice with 300 mg HCA. SUBJECTS: Twelve male...

BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies have reported associations between reduced cardiovascular disease and diets rich in tomato and/or lycopene. Intervention studies have shown that lycopene-containing foods may reduce cholesterol levels and lipid peroxidation, factors implicated in the initiation of cardiovascular disease. The objective of this study was to determine whether consumption of lycop...