Orange tomatoes may pack a bigger nutritional punch than red ones
NCT ID NCT01696773
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether tangerine tomatoes, which have a different form of lycopene, are more easily absorbed by the body than red tomatoes. Twelve healthy adults will drink either tangerine or red tomato juice and have their blood tested over 12 hours. The goal is to see which type provides more carotenoids and flavonoids, which are linked to health benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tangerine tomato juice and red tomato juice
- What this could lead to
- If tangerine tomatoes are better absorbed, this could point toward ways to boost the nutritional value of tomato products.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks at absorption, not health outcomes.
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Locations
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The Ohio State University Clinical Research Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States