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Innovations
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An Ounce of Prevention from a Ton of Tomatoes Cynthia Washam Abstract
The chemicals in tomato extract--including lycopene, the carotenoid that gives tomatoes their red color--have been the subject of numerous studies suggesting they may help lower the risk of several diseases. Researchers in Florida are refining a method that offers a cleaner way to get more extract from more tomatoes. Their hope is that the method will benefit small farmers by providing another outlet for tomatoes not sold as produce. Typically farmers lose a large percentage of their crop each year to market glut, and some 20% of tomatoes bound for the produce stand are discarded for cuts, bruises, or odd shapes.
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