Table 3: Mean contents of carotenoid pigments and polyphenolic compounds in thermally treated tomato juice consumed by the participants.
Bioactive compound Milligrams per 100 gram Daily intake Milligrams/ 240 grams consumed
ß – carotene 0.53 ± 0.03 1.32
Lycopene 14.85 ± 0.6 22.3
Lutein 0.145± 0.01 0.36
Polyphenols 10.68 ± 0.05 26.7