Author: Qobilov, H.X.; Raxmonkulova, X.O.

Annotation: Tomato seed is a good source of antioxidants because it is rich in phytochemical compounds. It is an important reservoir of phenolic compounds. There is growing recognition that many phenolic secondary metabolites present in seeds may be beneficial to human health to some degree, mediated via antioxidant actions. Every tomato seed contains a tiny tomato plant that is alive but dormant. This means that it is not growing, it is just waiting. When environmental conditions are right, the seed will germinate. This is when the tiny plant sprouts from the seed and begins to grow. Collect tomato seeds at the end of the season when the fruit is ripe and ready. Some gardeners simply cut open the tomato and squeeze the pulp onto a plate or other container. The pulp needs to dry and then you can separate out the seeds. Another method is to rinse off the pulp in a colander or screen. The process of how to save tomato seeds starts with a ripe, juicy tomato fresh off the vine. Collect tomato seeds at the end of the season when the fruit is ripe and ready.

Keywords: drying process, temperature, moisture, processing methods, structure tomato seeds.

Pages in journal: 72 - 78