THERMAL EFFECTS ON 5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL FORMATION AND QUALITY OF TOMATO PASTE
Abstract
Tomato paste is popular in cooking for its strong flavour and colour, but high cooking temperatures can lead to the formation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), raising toxicity concerns. This study examined thermal treatments at 150, 170, and 190°C for up to 30 minutes on tomato paste from two commercial brands. Results showed a negative correlation between sugar degradation and HMF formation, with HMF levels increasing with temperature and time, peaking at 62.30 mg per 100 g of dry matter. Kinetic analysis indicated that HMF formation followed zero-order kinetics, with rate constants between 0.78 and 1.74 mg kg⁻¹ min⁻¹, and activation energies of 32.01 and 32.50 kJ mol⁻¹. The findings suggest that lower cooking temperatures for longer periods may reduce HMF formation while maintaining quality. Future studies will likely contribute to evaluating the effects of alternative processing methods and components added to the ketchup formulation on HMF kinetics.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Food Chemistry and Food Sensory Science, Fruit-Vegetables Technology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Büşra Ata İrdam
This is me
0009-0003-8282-4379
Türkiye
Esranur Tan
0000-0001-5854-0622
Türkiye
Publication Date
May 31, 2026
Submission Date
March 4, 2026
Acceptance Date
April 30, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 51 Number: 3