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A Comparison of Carotenoid Content and Total Antioxidant Activity in Catsup from Several Commercial Sources in the United States
Western Regional Research Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, California 94710
Received for review March 24, 2004. Accepted October 16, 2004.
Abstract:
Samples of catsup from 13 commercial sources, representing at least 10 U.S. manufacturers, were
analyzed for carotenoid content, antioxidant activity, and percentage solids. The solids content of
these catsup brand samples varied from 26.31 to 38.06% solids. The lycopene content ranged from
59.42 to 183.36 
g, and total carotenoids were as high as 216.6 g/g fresh weight, respectively. In
addition, both hydrophilic and lipophilic antioxidant activities were measured using the Trolox equivalent
antioxidant capacity (TEAC) assay. These measurements of samples of the various catsup brands
ranged from 176.5 to 356.8 total TEAC units.
Keywords: Tomato; catsup; lycopene; carotenoid; Trolox equivalent antioxidant activity; solids
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