Tomato colours determine their flavours

Did you know that the pigments that determine the colours of tomatoes also affect their flavour?

Tomato colours determine their flavours

Studies from Japan have revealed that the pigments that determine the colours of tomatoes also affect their flavour. The colour of tomatoes is produced by combinations of different types of pigments, including carotenoids and chlorophylls. These pigments can also affect the accumulation of flavour-related compounds such as sugars, which affect the taste of tomatoes and volatile organic compo...

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