Xi 'an Shilin Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Xi 'an Shilin Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Add to Cart
Lycopene is widely found in tomatoes, tomato products, and fruits such as watermelon and grapefruit. It is the primary pigment in ripe tomatoes and a common carotenoid.
It appears as dark red, needle-shaped crystals that are soluble in chloroform, benzene, and oils but insoluble in water. It is unstable to light and oxygen and turns brown in the presence of iron. Its molecular formula is C40H56, with a relative molecular mass of 536.85. Its molecular structure consists of 11 conjugated double bonds and 2 unconjugated double bonds, forming a straight-chain hydrocarbon. It lacks the physiological activity of vitamin A but possesses strong antioxidant properties.
Its content is high in ripe red fruits, particularly tomatoes, carrots, watermelon, papaya, and guava. It is used as a pigment in food processing and is also commonly used as an ingredient in antioxidant health foods.
Enhances the body's ability to reduce oxidative stress and has anti-inflammatory effects.
Lycopene's singlet oxygen quenching capacity is over twice that of the commonly used antioxidant beta-carotene and 100 times that of vitamin E.
Cardiovascular Protection
Lycopene can deeply remove waste from blood vessels, regulate plasma cholesterol levels, protect low-density lipoprotein (LDL) from oxidation, repair and improve oxidized cells, promote intercellular glial formation, and enhance vascular flexibility.
Skin Protection
Lycopene also reduces skin damage from radiation and ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Immunity Enhancement
Lycopene can activate immune cells, protect phagocytes from their own oxidative damage, and promote the proliferation of T and B lymphocytes.
Health Products and Sports Supplements
GNPD data shows that there are 177 new supplement products containing lycopene globally.
Cosmetics
GNPD data shows that there are 81 new skincare products and 51 color cosmetics containing lycopene. Typical products include lycopene moisturizing lotions, which offer whitening and anti-aging benefits.
Food and Beverages
In the food and beverage sector, lycopene has received "novel food" approval in Europe and GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in the United States, with non-alcoholic beverages being the most popular.
Applications in Meat Products
Lycopene is the primary component of the red pigment in fruits like tomatoes. It has strong antioxidant properties and excellent physiological functions, making it a preservative and colorant in meat products. Furthermore, the acidity of lycopene-rich tomato products lowers the pH of meat, inhibiting the growth of spoilage microorganisms to a certain extent. Therefore, it can be used as a preservative and freshness-preserving agent in meat products, partially replacing nitrites.
Applications in Edible Oils
Adding lycopene to edible oils can mitigate oil deterioration.
| Item | Test | Results |
| Appearance | Dark red powder | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Assay by HPLC | Lycopene ≥ 10.00% | 10.35% |
| Sieve Analysis | NLT 100% pass 80 mesh | Conforms |
| Moisture (%) | ≤3.00% | 1.95% |
| Ash | ≤1.00% | 0.53% |
| Heavy Metal | ||
| Heavy Metal | ≤10.00 ppm | Conforms |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2.00 ppm | Conforms |
| Lead(Pb) | ≤1.00 ppm | Conforms |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤0.05 ppm | Conforms |
| Mercury (Hg) | Not Detected | Conforms |
| Microbiology | ||
| Total Plate Count | <1000 cfu/g | Conforms |
| Yeast & Mold | <100 cfu/g | Conforms |
| E.Coli | Negative | Conforms |
| Salmonella | Negative | Conforms |
| S.Aureus | Negative | Conforms |
| Pesticides | Negative | Conforms |
Our packing method is 1KG/Aluminium bags, 25kg/drum
For some products that require special packaging during transportation, we will carry out more delicate packaging. For example, retinal needs to be stored at -20 °C, so we choose cold chain transportation during transportation; deoxyarbutin will change color during transportation, so we will Vacuum packing of deoxyarbutin