Processing of tomatoes (solanurn lycopersicum l) that would be discarded in ceasa/pr and in a rural property in the region of maringá-pr
Tomato is considered one of the most important vegetable species, because in addition to its use in natura, it can also be processed in several ways, such as extract, pulp, sauce and peeled tomato. This article aimed to evaluate the processing of tomatoes from the Paraná’s Supply Center (CEASA) in Maringá/PR and from a rural property located in the region of Maringá/PR. To perform the study, samples of tomatoes were collected and their quality was assessed by means of physical-chemical, microbiological analysis and determination of lycopene content.