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Tomato Extract Powder Lycopene 5%-10%
Products Introduction
Lycopene is extracted from natural tomato skin. The source from tomato skin is soluble in oil and insoluble in water, while lycopene powder is producted by fermentation technology, it can be dissolve in water.
Tomato skin extract lycopene is a natural pigment that can be added into food, beverages and cosmetics. Lycopene powder has excellent antioxidant and anti-aging effects, and it is used in cosmetics for skin care. It also has anticancer property and it has been used in the drugs to treat and prevent prostate cancer, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, breast cancer, skin cancer and so on. Besides, tomato skin extract lycopene powder may help lower blood fat and improve the quality of sperm.
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Health Benefits
Lycopene is a pigment compound that’s responsible for the red color of tomatoes.
Lycopene is beneficial for the heart and bones.
Lycopene can also prevent different types of cancer such as prostate and colon cancer.
Lycopene extract or tomato extract is also used in cereal products, non-alcoholic beverages, food coloration of dairy products, etc
Lycopene is an excellent antioxidant
Lycopene may help in improving your eyesight – preventing cataracts, macular degeneration, etc.
Lycopene’s antioxidants may help in preventing epileptic seizures and memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s.
Lycopene’s antioxidant properties prevent the death of bone cells, reinforce the structure of the bones, and promote bone health.
Lycopene protects the skin against UV Damage. Also, high levels of Lycopene neutralize free radicals that damage the skin and lead to photoaging.
Lycopene also comes with anti-inflammatory properties that make it a wonderful remedy for treating loose pores and acne breakouts.
Application
Lycopene powder: Food Additives; Functional foods; Health care products;
| Product Name | Lycopene | Part Used | Tomato Skin |
| Item | Specification | Result | Method |
| Physical and Chemical Property | |||
| Appearance | Red Powder | Conforms | Visual |
| Particle size | ≥95% through 80 mesh | Conforms | Screening |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤1g/100g | 0.43g/100g | 3g/550℃/4hrs |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5g/100g | 3.24g/100g | 3g/105℃/2hrs |
| Identification | Conforms with TLC | Conforms | TLC |
| Lycopene Content | 10% | 0.1015 | HPLC |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Heavy Metals | ≤10mg/kg | Conforms | |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1.00mg/kg | Conforms | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1.00mg/kg | Conforms | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1.00mg/kg | Conforms | ICP-MS |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.50mg/kg | Conforms | ICP-MS |
| Microbiological Tests | |||
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g | 200cfu/g | AOAC 990.12 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g | 10cfu/g | AOAC 997.02 |
| E.Coli. | Negative/10g | Conforms | AOAC 991.14 |
| Salmonella | Negative/10g | Conforms | AOAC 998.09 |
| S.aureus | Negative/10g | Conforms | AOAC 2003.07 |
| Conclusion | Sample Qualified. | ||
| Shelf Life | 24 months under the conditions below and in its original packaging. | ||
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and moisture. | ||