HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET: A RICH SOURCE OF ANTIOXIDANTS

• DOI: 10.14674/ijfs-980
• Publication Date: 2017-09-20
• Authors: Annalisa Ricci; Elena Antonini; Paolino Ninfali
• Keywords: Whole wheat

The basic ingredients used to make the Italian soffritto were studied in order define polyphenol, antioxidant capacity and lycopene content of homemade or commercial tomato sauces, as well their contribute whole wheat refined pasta.

The addition aromatic herbs sauces increased polyphenols capacity, with basil providing biggest boost, whereas rea dy-made showed lowest values. Cooked pasta sauce offers an enormous amount antioxidants, which could protect against oxidative stress.