Comparison of lycopene changes between open-field processing and fresh market tomatoes during ripening and post-harvest storage by using a non-destructive reflectance sensor.

Significant differences in lycopene accumulation and stability between processing and fresh market tomatoes were established by examining with time the very same fruits by a non-destructive optical tool. It can be useful in agronomical and post-harvest physiological studies and can be of interest for producers oriented to the niche nutraceutical market. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.