• Anil B
• Santhoshi Patil

This study compares the quality and health benefits of organic and inorganic tomatoes through sensory, nutritional, antioxidant, mineral, phytochemical, and pesticide residue analyses. Organic tomatoes revealed superior sensory attributes, including better appearance, texture, flavor, and aroma, alongside higher levels of essential nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants compared to inorganic tomatoes. Specifically, organic tomatoes exhibited increased antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, lycopene, and vitamin C levels. Mineral analysis revealed higher concentrations of potassium, calcium, and magnesium in organic tomatoes. Phytochemical profiles were similar between both types, though both showed high saponin content. Notably, organic tomatoes had no detectable pesticide residues, while inorganic tomatoes had trace amounts of several pesticides. These findings suggest that organic tomatoes not only offer enhanced sensory and nutritional benefits but also pose a lower risk of pesticide exposure, supporting the continued adoption of organic farming practices for improved food safety and nutrition

Antioxidant Activity, Nutrient Analysis, Mineral Analysis, Total Phenolic Content, Vitamin C Content, Organic Fruit, Inorganic Fruit

"COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL, ANTIOXIDANT AND PHYTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ORGANIC VS. INORGANIC TOMATOES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no.e424-e433, August-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408441.pdf

"COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NUTRITIONAL, ANTIOXIDANT AND PHYTOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ORGANIC VS. INORGANIC TOMATOES", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no. ppe424-e433, August-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408441.pdf