Table 2 Characterization of mature green tomatoes, before chemical treatments and storage
Physicochemical and phytochemical characters | Values |
|---|---|
pH | 3.85 ± 0.03 |
Titratable acidity | 0.68 ± 0.02% |
Total soluble solids (TSS) | 4.03 ± 0.50 |
Total antioxidant activity (TAA) | 47.49 ± 0.35% |
Lycopene content | 3.13 ± 0.02 mg/100 g |
Total phenolic content (TPC) | 42.56 ± 0.42 mg GAE/100 g |
Total flavonoid content (TFC) | 11.23 ± 0.10 mg QE/100 g |
Vitamin C | 32 ± 0.35 mg/100 g |