Lycoypene

Our range of Lycoypene is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment and phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots, red bell peppers, watermelons, gac, and papayas. Although lycopene is chemically a carotene, it has no vitamin A activity.
Due to its strong color and non-toxicity, lycopene is a useful food coloring and is approved for usage in the USA, Australia and New Zealand and the EU. Lycopene is not an essential nutrient for humans, but is commonly found in the diet, mainly from dishes prepared from tomatoes. When absorbed from the stomach, lycopene is transported in the blood by various lipoproteins and accumulates in the liver, adrenal glands, and testes. Lycopene has also been considered a potential agent for prevention of some types of cancers, particularly prostate cancer.
CAS No.: 502-65-8
MF: C40H56