Daniel Ekenem Chukwudum

A Review of Tomato Powder as a Sustainable and Nutritious Food Ingredient: Processing Technologies, Nutritional Value, and Applications

Jumoke Happiness Ayansola, Vincent Uchenna Unegbu, Favour Chibuzor, Ifeanyi Raphael Ugwuanyi, Oluwadunsin Adekunle, Cynthia Dike Kosisochi, Aida Rahman Maamah, Daniel Ekenem Chukwudum & Joy Babalola · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2026

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a globally significant horticultural crop, rich in bioactive compounds including lycopene, β-carotene, vitamin C, and phenolics, which promote human health and prevent disease. The high perishability of fresh tomatoes, however, causes substantial...