ISSN:
1546-1696
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
[Auszug] Tomatoes are an excellent source of the carotenoid lycopene, a compound that is thought to be protective against prostate cancer. They also contain small amounts of flavonoids in their peel (∼5–10 mg/kg fresh weight), mainly naringenin chalcone and the flavonol rutin, a quercetin ...
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/88150
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