BTH 3820 Plant Biotechnology BTH 3820 Plant Biotechnology E-Portfolio | Page 7

Page Nutritional Advantage Fresher, juicer and more nurtitious than conventional tomatoes. Water content above 95 % and rich in fiber which help rehydration and support normal bowel movement Rich in Vitamin A, C, E, K ; mineral, potassium and folate 1 2 Picture indicator 1. Tomato ripening process 3 2. Antioxidant advantage 3. Nutritional Advantage Natural Ripening Ripen naturally withour additional use of pesticides and insectisides, natural ethyene production which lead to juicy and rich of tomato taste Compared with our Transgenic Tomatoes, conventional tomatoes : Use artificial ethylene to make tomatoes ripen (red) colour before sold Conventional tomatoes harvested and transported while in green and immature which lead tor educed vitamin and tasteless Health Benefit High lycopene antioxidant level produce beneficial health by : Preventing damage from free radicals Preventing cancer 7