Sains Malaysiana 53(4)(2024): 807-819

http://doi.org/10.17576/jsm-2024-5304-07

Suatu Ulasan Mengenai Antioksidan, Sifat Fizikokimia, Manfaat Kesihatan dan Pengendalian Selepas Tuai Tomato Ceri

(A Review on Antioxidant, Physicochemical Properties, Health Benefits, and Postharvest Handling of Cherry Tomatoes)

MAIMUNAH MOHD ALI^1,2,*, CHU CHIA YU¹, NURFATIMAH MOHD THANI^1,2 & M.N.A. UDA³

¹Department of Food Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

²Innovation Center for Confectionary Technology (MANIS), Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

³Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Technology, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia

Received: 18 August 2023/Accepted: 14 March 2024

Abstrak

Tomato ceri (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) merupakan salah satu jenis buah-buahan yang semakin digemari di kalangan pengguna kerana kualiti dan kepelbagaian manfaat kesihatan yang tinggi. Ulasan ini bertujuan untuk menyediakan maklumat mendalam tentang beberapa aspek penting berkaitan tomato ceri termasuk fisiologi, potensi antioksidan, sifat fizikokimia, kandungan nutrien, manfaat kesihatan dan pengendalian selepas tuai yang berkesan. Tomato ceri mengandungi pelbagai jenis antioksidan seperti likopena, beta-karotena dan vitamin C. Antioksidan ini berperanan penting dalam menangani radikal bebas dan mengurangkan risiko penyakit degeneratif dan penyakit kardiovaskular. Di samping itu, ulasan ini juga meneliti sifat fizikokimia tomato ceri yang mempengaruhi kualiti dan nilai pemakanan buah ini. Pemahaman terhadap sifat fizikokimia adalah penting dalam menentukan kematangan dan kualiti tomato ceri terhadap rasa dan daya tarikan kepada pengguna. Tumpuan utama dalam kajian ini juga menjurus kepada potensi kesihatan tomato ceri dan manfaat dalam pemakanan manusia. Pengendalian selepas tuai yang berkesan turut dibincangkan untuk memastikan kualiti dan kebergunaan tomato ceri termasuk kaedah penyimpanan, pengangkutan dan pemprosesan yang tepat untuk memastikan buah kekal segar dan nutrisinya terpelihara. Maklumat yang dikumpulkan memberikan panduan penting kepada pihak industri dan pengguna dalam memahami potensi dan kegunaan tomato ceri sebagai sumber makanan yang bernilai tinggi dalam pemakanan seimbang. Diharapkan kajian ini akan mendorong peningkatan pengetahuan dan minat dalam penanaman dan penggunaan tomato ceri bagi kebaikan kesihatan dan kehidupan manusia.

Kata kunci: Antioksidan; pengendalian selepas tuai; pematangan;  sifat fizikokimia; tomato ceri

Abstract

Cherry tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) are one of the types of fruits that are increasingly popular among consumers because of their high quality and variety of health benefits. This review aims to provide in-depth information on several important aspects related to cherry tomatoes including physiological, antioxidant potential, physicochemical properties, nutrient contents, health benefits, and effective post-harvest handling. Cherry tomatoes contain various types of antioxidants such as lycopene, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. These antioxidants play an important role in dealing with free radicals and reducing the risk of degenerative diseases and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, this review also examines the physicochemical properties of cherry tomatoes that affect the quality and nutritional value of this fruit. The grasp of the physicochemical properties of cherry tomatoes is important in determining the ripeness and quality of the fruit in terms of taste and appeal to consumers. The main focus of this review is also aimed at the health potential of cherry tomatoes and its relevance in human nutrition. Effective post-harvest handling is also discussed to ensure the quality and usefulness of cherry tomatoes including proper storage, transportation, and processing methods to ensure the fruit remains fresh and nutrition is preserved. The information gathered provides important guidance to the industry and consumers in understanding the potential and uses of cherry tomatoes as a high-value food source in a balanced diet. It is hoped that this study will enhance the knowledge and interest in the cultivation and use of cherry tomatoes for the benefit of human health and life.

Keywords: Antioxidant activity; cherry tomato; physicochemical properties; postharvest handling; ripening

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*Corresponding author; email: maimunahmma@ukm.edu.my