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OVERVIEW ON THE EFFECTS OF VARIETIES AND RIPENESS ON NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF CHERRY TOMATOES
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Cherry tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) belongs to Solanaceae family. The plants are small and dwarf. They can produce many fruits and are grown all year round all over the country; mainly in Da Lat. Cherry tomatoes are very preferred, having less pest and strong growth. Their fruits are small with a weight of 10 to 30g, usually in red color, but may also have other colors such as yellow, blue and even black. In fresh form, they are crispy, sweet and sour, but less sour than ordinary tomatoes.
Cherry tomatoes are a good source of nutrients and bioactive compounds. However, the nature and concentration of synthesized compounds are influenced by many factors, especially varieties and ripeness. Therefore, it is important to understand these factors in order to obtain the optimal material source.
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Varieties, ripeness, nutritional value, biological activity, cherry tomatoes
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