Product Description of Lycopene CAS#502-65-8

Lycopene is a red-colored carotenoid naturally present in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables. As a member of the carotenoid family, lycopene is a potent antioxidant that effectively quenches singlet oxygen. Through this antioxidant activity, lycopene may help protect the body against cancer, cardiovascular stress, and various other health conditions.

Product Application of Lycopene CAS#502-65-8

Lycopene extract derived from tomatoes is intended for use as a natural food colorant, providing color shades ranging from yellow to red, similar to those of natural and synthetic lycopenes. In addition to its coloring properties, tomato-derived lycopene extract is used as a dietary supplement, offering potential health benefits such as antioxidant activity. It can also function as an antioxidant in food supplements.

This extract is suitable for a wide range of food and beverage applications, including baked goods, breakfast cereals, dairy products and frozen desserts, dairy analogues, spreads, bottled water, carbonated beverages, fruit and vegetable juices, soy-based beverages, confectionery, soups, salad dressings, and other foods and beverages.