Experiment #9 Isolation and Isomerization of Lycopene from Tomato Paste Goal / Purpose To extract the carotenoid pigments from canned tomato paste and separate them by column chromatography to obtain a solution that contains lycopene. Then record the ultraviolet-visible spectrum of this solution and analyze it for evidence of isomerization. Calculation List of Materials 4.0g tomato paste screw cap vial Chromatography column 25ml buret 50ml flask ring stamd and clamp 50% mixture
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whole tomatoes‚ tomato sauce‚ and tomato paste. The Western Foods Salsa is a blend of 50% whole tomatoes‚ 30% tomato sauce‚ and 20% tomato paste. The Mexico City Salsa‚ which has a thicker and chunkier consistency‚ consists of 70% whole tomatoes‚ 10% tomato sauce‚ and 20% tomato paste. Each jar of salsa produced weighs 10 ounces. For the current production period‚ Tom’s‚ Inc.‚ can purchase up to 280 pounds of whole tomatoes‚ 130 pounds of tomato sauce‚ and 100 pounds of tomato paste; the price per
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Chromatic Separation of Plant Pigments from Tomato Paste ABSTRACT In column chromatography a mixture is dissolved in a solvent and poured over a column of solid adsorbent then eluted with the same or a different solvent. This method is often used for preparative purposes; when a relatively large amount of the mixture and the components need to be isolated. The two main pigments in tomato paste mixture are the yellow-orange β-carotene and the red lycopene. The colors of these pigments are
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LYCOPENE EXTRACTION FROM TOMATO PASTE Introduction: Lycopene is a carotene because of its carbon and hydrogen composition. It is red in color and a member of the carotenoid family. Members of the carotenoid family play integral roles in plants. They use the absorption of light to aid in photosynthesis‚ and protect chlorophyll from damage. In humans‚ Lycopene acts as an antioxidant. Lycopene is found in various fruits and vegetables. The purpose of this experiment is the isolation of
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The tomato is the edible‚ often red fruit/berry of the nightshade Solanum lycopersicum‚[1][2] commonly known as a tomato plant. The species originated in the South American Andes[2] and its use as a food originated in Mexico‚ and spread throughout the world following the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Its many varieties are now widely grown‚ sometimes in greenhouses in cooler climates. The tomato is consumed in diverse ways‚ including raw‚ as an ingredient in many dishes‚ sauces‚ salads
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Benefits of tomato 1. Tomatoes are heart-healthy 2. Tomatoes fight cancer 3. Help keep internal systems working well 4. Help protect skin‚ bones and eyes TOMATOES ARE HEART HEALTHY i. Help lower cholesterol * Tomato has zero grams of cholesterol. As u knowledge‚ a cup fresh tomato provides 9% the DV for fiber * Tomato also good source of niacin or vitamin B3 which used to lower high cholesterol level ii. Reduce the risk of heart disease * Tomato is good source
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LycoLife drinks containing concentrated lycopene are a great alternative to tomato drinks‚ for people who do not like the pure taste of tomato juice. LycoLife is a fruity and refreshing drink that is an excellent addition to a healthy diet. Recently introduced into the UK market‚ the drink comes in three primary flavors: Apple and Grape Apple and Peach Multivitamin All LycoLife drinks‚ regardless of their flavors contain at least 30Mg of lycopene. Lycopene are tomato extracts‚ which are completely assimilated
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Sample Informative Speech Outline Topic: Tomatoes General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about how to make two types of traditional Italian tomato sauce. Thesis: The two main types of traditional Italian tomato sauce are the Sunday Meat Sauce (Gravy) and the Marinara. I-The first and most common type of sauce is the Meat or Sunday Sauce. A-The Sunday meat sauce is based on history and tradition. 1-Sunday sauce is a tradition in most Italian and Sicilian
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3.3. Extraction of lycopene Extraction of lycopene from dried and powdered matrices was carried out at each of the experimental combinations through an automated supercritical fluid extraction system (Model 7100‚ Thar Technologies Inc.‚ USA) consisting a stainless steel extraction vessel of 1lt. capacity. For each experiment‚ the extraction vessel was loaded with 250 g of lyophilized powder wrapped with filter paper to prevent spillage during extraction and contamination of the extracted material
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estate‚" according to TheWrap.com report. Walker died in a single-car accident in California last November. He was the passenger in a vehicle operated by his friend and business partner Roger Rodas‚ also killed in the accident. Walker was on break from shooting "The Fast and Furious 7" during his death‚ attending a charity event in the hours before the fatal accident. Universal halted production on the "Fast and Furious" sequel in light of Walker’s death‚ postponing the film’s release date and stopping
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