Table 6.
Proposed utilization of tomato side streams and by-products from food processing.
| Product | Active Ingredients | Fraction | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color pigments, Antioxidants |
Lycopene | Skin, pomace, whole fruit | [72,102,110] |
| Tomato seed oil | Unsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid) | Seeds | [111,112] |
| Thickening agent | Pectin | Dried Pomace | [113,114] |
| Comminuted and vegetarian sausages | Dried and bleached tomato pomace | Dried Pomace | [115] |
| Tomato seed meals | Protein, polyphenols, etc. | Seeds, pomace | [116] |
| Nutrient supplements | Vitamin B12 | Pomace | [117] |
| Cosmetics | Phenolic compounds, antioxidants, lactic acid, etc. | Whole plant | [96] |
| Compost, growth substrates, fertilizer | Phytochemicals | Whole plant | [97] |