The Basics
Purple tomatoes are made by...
modifying cherry tomatoes
The places in which anthocyanin is typically located in a tomato.
Stems and leaves.
If a food has anthocyanin in it, it gains status as a...
Selective Breeding
Can the public buy purple tomatoes?
Yes, Northfolk healthy produce provides purple tomato seeds along with already grown plants
The plant whose genes were used to create the purple tomato.
Snapdragon
Why is interest in purple tomatoes growing
To further enhance the already high nutraceutical potential in tomatoes
Which type of tomato has a higher amount of anthocyanin?
Wild tomato
Do anthocyanins work as a photo protective layer light screen in addition to their health benefits?
Yes, they absorb potentially harmful UV-radiation
Are purple tomatoes more resistant to pests or not?
They are more pest-resistant
It took this long for scientists to implant color genes into the tomato
20 years
Why are tomatoes the ideal subject for study?
They do not have anthocyanins in the actual fruit, making results more clearly visible
Some benefits of anthocyanin are...
Anti-inflammation, Anti-oxidant
What can anthocyanins in tomatoes do for us?
They add to the nutrition value of tomatoes and lead to a worldwide recognition for a healthy diet.
How long on average does it take for a seed to develop into a purple tomato plant?
70 - 90
Reason for the creation of purple tomatoes
Change American perception of GMOs.
Yoom Tomatoes
What are some concerns about the purple tomato?
Potential impact on biodiversity and integrity of organic farming such as destruction of biodiversity and disrupt natural ecosystems.
The development of one trait in a GMO food is typically...
neglected in favor of another trait such as size or shape.
What other fruits contain the same antioxidants (anthocyanins) as purple tomatoes that give them their color?
Blueberries, blackberries, eggplants, purple cabbages.
The company that created the purple tomato
Norfolk Plant Sciences
Scientists think increase of anthocyanins can lead to this...
flavonoid biosynthesis (metabolic pathway)
Where is the purple color on the tomato more pronounced?
Areas more exposed to sunlight
What was the result of anthocyanins in cancer-infected mice?
added 30% to the life expectancy.
Are purple tomatoes better for your immune system than regular tomatoes?
Yes, purple tomatoes have a higher level of Vitamin C compared to reg. tomatoes, resulting as a better option for immune health.