A fundamental ingredient in pizza and unquestionable in a good pasta dish, tomatoes are an important food in people's lives.
In addition to being rich in lycopene, a substance that fights free radicals, slows down aging and acts in cancer prevention, research shows that tomatoes can be an ally in fighting colds and boosting immunity.
For food lovers, Abeaço (Brazilian Association of Steel Packaging) brings good news: “canned tomatoes have 3 times more lycopene than fresh tomatoes, in addition to dispensing with the use of chemical preservatives and lasting longer than tomatoes in natura. Canned tomatoes still preserve vitamin C
present in the food, as the steel packaging protects it from the action of light”, guarantees Thais Fagury, food engineer at Abeaço.
ABEAÇO – Brazilian Steel Packaging Association – was created in May 2003 to strengthen the steel packaging market and provide technical and marketing support to its manufacturers. The entity seeks to bring together the interests of the entire production chain to develop solutions, products and businesses for its members in Brazil and abroad.
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Source: Abeace
