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This document analyzes the lycopene content of fresh tomatoes and various tomato products. It finds that fresh tomatoes contain approximately 12 mg of lycopene per 100g. Tomato paste contains the highest level at around 16 mg/100g, while boiled tomato sauce has the lowest at 4 mg/100g. Tomato ketchup and spaghetti sauce each contain around 16 mg/100g. The document concludes that processing increases the bioavailability of lycopene from tomatoes compared to fresh tomatoes.
- Author
- mikalra
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- EN