DETERMINATION AND STUDY OF THE CONTENT OF LYCOPENE IN MELONS AND VEGETABLE CROPS

The article presents the results of studies on the determination and content of lycopene in melons and vegetables (watermelon, tomatoes) and on the determination of the quality indicators of juices obtained from watermelon and tomatoes in order to develop a technology for the production of dietary supplements and functional food products with high quality indicators for the prevention of oncological diseases.

In the course of the studies, it was found that the highest content of lycopene was found in samples of tomatoes (23.5%) and watermelon (20%). The quality indicators of juices from domestic varieties of watermelon and tomato were determined. Watermelon juices by the content of soluble substances according to Brix are from 8.1 to 8.4. By titratable acidity, also from 0.38 to 0.46 degrees. Tomato juices by the content of soluble substances according to Brix are from 6.8 to 7.6. By titratable acidity, also 0.46 to 0.51 degrees. As a result of the conducted studies on physicochemical indicators, all samples are within the permissible norm for titratable acidity.

Physicochemical indicators determined in juices (watermelon, tomato) confirm the relevance of its use for obtaining lycopene and functional dietary supplements, which will expand the raw material base for the production of certain types of food products.