Tomatoes have immense nutritional benefits. However, its production and processing has not been fully harnessed in Ghana. Since the production of tomatoes is seasonal in Ghana, the prices of tomatoes are quite high during lean season and vice versa. The decline in tomatoes production in Ghana has been exacerbated by rotting of the tomatoes during harvest especially when the supply outweighs demand. The aim of this research was to explore the use of tomatoes in the preparation of condiment to prevent post-harvest loss. Tomato relish, gingered tomato sauce, tomato oil were prepared.
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