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Lycopene

Lycopene

Lycopene, a kind of carotene existing in plant foods, is also a red pigment. It has no physiological activity of vitamin A, but has strong antioxidant function. The content of ripe red plant fruits is higher, especially in tomatoes, carrots, watermelons, papayas and guavas. It can be used as pigment in food processing, and also as raw material of antioxidant health food.


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Advantages of Lycopene

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Dosage Form Capabilities:

  • Powder2%, 5%, 10%

  • Microencapsulated Powder CWD/CWS 5% 10%

  • Oil Suspension 10%

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Specifications of Lycopene

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Product Name:

Lycopene

Plant Part Used

Fruit

Batch Number:

20260311

Quantity:

600kg


ITEM

STANDARD

TEST RESULT

TEST METHOD

Lycopene

10%

10.02%

HPLC

Physical & Chemical

Appearance

Dark Red Fine Powder

Complies

Visual

Odor

Characteristic

Characteristic

Organoleptic

Particle Size

95% Pass 80 Mesh

Complies

USP

Loss On Drying

≤5.0%

3.21%

USP

Ash

≤5.0%

3.60%

USP

Heavy Metals

Pb

≤3.0ppm

0.230ppm

ICP-MS

As

≤2.0ppm

0.015ppm

ICP-MS

Cd

<1.0ppm

0.038ppm

ICP-MS

Hg

<0.5ppm

0.072ppm

ICP-MS

Microbiological Test

Total Plate Count

≤1,000cfu/g

873cfu/g

AOAC

Yeast and Mold

≤100cfu/g

30cfu/g

AOAC

E.Coli

≤0.4MPN/g

Complies

AOAC

Salmonella

Negative

Negative

AOAC

Staphylococcus Aureus

Negative

Negative

AOAC

Conclusion: Conform with specification

storage: Keep in a cool and dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat

Packing: By 25kgs/Drum, inner by plastic bag

Shelf life: Two Years under the above condition, and in its original package


Application of Lycopene

1.Lycopene is used in baked foods&beverage;

2. Lycopene is used as a beneficial ingredient in Health products andsportssupplements;

3. Lycopene can also serve as an ingredient in cosmetics and in the pharmaceutical field.

4. Lycopene can also be used as a Colorant



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FAQ

1. What is lutein and where is it sourced from?

Lutein is a naturally occurring carotenoid commonly extracted from marigold flowers (Tagetes erecta). It is widely used in eye-health, healthy-aging, children’s nutrition and beauty-from-within formulations.

Commercial lutein ingredients may be standardized as free lutein or lutein esters, depending on the extraction and processing method.


2. What lutein concentrations and formats are available?

Lutein can be supplied in several concentrations and delivery formats, including:

  • Lutein powder

  • Microencapsulated lutein powder

  • Water-dispersible lutein beadlets

  • Lutein granules

  • Lutein oil suspension

  • Lutein combined with zeaxanthin

The appropriate format depends on the target dosage form, required stability, dispersibility and processing conditions.


3. What products can lutein be used in?

Lutein is suitable for:

  • Eye-health capsules and tablets

  • Gummies

  • Sachets and stick packs

  • Functional beverage powders

  • Children’s nutrition products

  • Multivitamin premixes

  • Healthy-aging supplements

  • Beauty-from-within formulas

Microencapsulated or beadlet formats are generally preferred for dry products because they offer better flowability, oxidation protection and dosage-form compatibility.


4. How is lutein protected from oxidation and light?

Lutein is sensitive to oxygen, light and heat. Microencapsulation surrounds the lutein with a protective wall matrix, helping improve stability during processing and storage.

Key quality parameters may include:

  • Lutein assay

  • Zeaxanthin content

  • Moisture

  • Particle size

  • Dispersibility

  • Residual solvents

  • Heavy metals

  • Microbiological limits

Light-resistant, oxygen-barrier packaging and controlled storage conditions are recommended.


5. Is lutein suitable for vegan, allergen-conscious and clean-label products?

Marigold-derived lutein is plant-based and can be suitable for vegan formulations. Depending on the carrier system, it can also support allergen-conscious and clean-label positioning.

For vegan products, plant-based wall materials such as modified starch, gum arabic or other suitable carbohydrates may be selected instead of gelatin or dairy-derived carriers.

Final claims should be confirmed against the product specification, allergen statement and manufacturing-site controls.



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