Recent scientific studies have established a relationship between the consumption of
phytochemicals such as carotenoids, polyphenols, isoprenoids, phytosterols, saponins …

Natural carotenoids (CARs), viz. β-carotene, lutein, astaxanthin, bixin, norbixin, capsanthin,
lycopene, canthaxanthin, β-Apo-8-carotenal, zeaxanthin, and β-apo-8-carotenal-ester, are …

As an antioxidant, lycopene has acquired importance as it prevents autoxidation of fats and
related products. Tomatoes are an important agricultural product that is a great source of …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of human mortality worldwide.
Oxidative stress and inflammation are pathophysiological processes involved in the …

The fruit production and processing sectors produce tremendous amounts of by-products
and waste that cause significant economic losses and an undesirable impact on the …

Well-known experimental research demonstrates that oxidative stress is the leading cause
of the onset and progression of major human health disorders such as cardiovascular …

Tomato producing and processing industries present undoubted potential for industrial
discarded products valorization whether due to the overproduction of fresh tomatoes or to …

The antioxidant system of the human body plays a crucial role in maintaining redox
homeostasis and has an important protective function. Carotenoids have pronounced …

Nutrition is of utmost importance in chronic disease management and has often been
described as the cornerstone of a variety of non-communicable diseases. In particular, type …

Growing attention to environmental protection leads food industries to adopt a model of
“circular economy” applying safe and sustainable technologies to recover, recycle and …