Non-destructive Measurement of Total Carotenoid Content in Processed Tomato Products: Infrared Lock-In Thermography, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy/Chemometrics, and Condensed Phase Laser-Based Photoacoustics—Pilot Study

D. Bicanic, M. Streza, O. Dóka*, D. Valinger, S. Luterotti, Zs Ajtony, Z. Kurtanjek, D. Dadarlat

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Abstract

Carotenes found in a diversity of fruits and vegetables are among important natural antioxidants. In a study described in this paper, the total carotenoid content (TCC) in seven different products derived from thermally processed tomatoes was determined using laser photoacoustic spectroscopy (LPAS), infrared lock-in thermography (IRLIT), and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with chemometrics. Results were verified versus data obtained by traditional VIS spectrophotometry (SP) that served as a reference technique. Unlike SP, the IRLIT, NIRS, and LPAS require a minimum of sample preparation which enables practically direct quantification of the TCC.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2380-2388
JournalInternational Journal of Thermophysics
Volume36
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Carotenoids
  • Infrared lock-in thermography
  • Laser photoacoustic spectroscopy
  • Near-infrared spectroscopy/chemometrics
  • Processed tomato
  • Spectrophotometry

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