AI Article Synopsis
- - A new method using resonance Raman spectroscopy allows for quick and non-invasive measurement of carotenoid levels in fruits, vegetables, and their juices, which is valuable for choosing nutrient-rich crops for cultivation and sale.
- - The study compared carotenoid levels from this fast method to traditional extraction and high-pressure liquid chromatography, finding strong agreement between the two approaches.
- - The strong correlation was particularly noted in juices and different tomato strains at the same ripening stage, suggesting reliability in the rapid estimation technique.
Article Abstract
A rapid nondestructive estimation of carotenoid levels in intact fruits and vegetables and their juices could have great value when selecting nutritionally valuable crops for further propagation and commercial use. Carotenoid levels of a variety of agricultural products and juices were measured using resonance Raman spectroscopy and compared to levels determined by extraction and high-pressure liquid chromatography. A strong correlation was observed between the two methods when evaluating juices and when comparing different strains of intact tomatoes at the same stage of ripening.
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