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Lycopene

Lycopene is a substance from the carotenoids group. This very carotenoid adds red coloring to the tomatoes. In the course of thorough and all-round research of this substance it was learned that lycopene possess pronounced antioxidant properties. Interest in lycopene as a vitamin-antioxidant has increased drastically during the last decade, after its radio-protective, hypolipidemic and antiproliferative properties had been demonstrated.

Brand: Lycopene (1 products)

Ingredient Name: Lycopene

Functions: Antioxidant, Vitamin Source, Vitamin Source

Active Component: Lycopene

Labeling Claims: Non-Toxic

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Identification & Functionality

Active Component
Lycopene
Ingredient Name
Lycopene
Vitamin Type
Vitamin A
Food Ingredients Functions
Antioxidant,
Vitamin Source
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Vitamin Source
Ingredients
Lycopene
Food Additive Number
E 160 d, INS 160 d
Technologies
Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Antioxidants,
Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts,
Vitamins
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Antioxidants,
Phytochemicals,
Vitamins

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Non-Toxic
Food Ingredients Features
Antioxidant Properties
Product Highlights

Among carotenoids lycopene stands out due to high antioxidative activity (almost three times higher than that of beta-carotene) and the absence of toxic effects even in high doses. It was learned that the incidence of coronary heart disease and mortality caused by it were lower among the population of those countries that show substantially high lycopene intake.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition
Applications
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Food & Nutrition Applications
Dietary Supplements