The highest content of lycopene was found to be at fresh
fruits of variety Šejk F1 302.365 mg 100 g-1 dry matter.
After drying at all observed temperatures there was a
decrease of lycopene content on average of 64.48%
to 68.3%. The highest content of lycopene in dried slices
(115.898 mg 100 g-1 dry matter) was measured at variety
of Kecskemeti dried at 70 °C. Crucial to the quality of the
final products are variety and processing technology, in
particular the temperature at which tomatoes are dried.
Based on the results, temperature of 70 °C was determined
as the most appropriate of the monitored temperatures for
the production of dried tomatoes.