Tomato Extract Lycopene is a natural red open-chain hydrocarbon carotenoid. Neither humans nor animals can produce lycopene. The current preparation methods are mainly plant extraction, chemical synthesis and microbial fermentation. Lycopene is a functional natural pigment with physiological functions such as preventing various cancers, protecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular, protecting skin, and improving immunity. It is widely used in health care products, cosmetics, food and beverages and other fields.
Main application areas:
★ Health products: GNPD data shows that there are 177 new supplement products containing Tomato Extract Lycopene in the world. According to the State Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), there are 31 kinds of lycopene health products that have obtained the word "National Food Health", of which 2 are imported health products, and the others are domestic health products. These 31 kinds of health care products are mainly used for anti-oxidation, anti-aging, enhancing immunity, regulating blood lipids, etc., of which 2 are tablets, 1 is oil, and the rest are capsules.
★ Cosmetics: GNPD data shows that there are 81 new skin care products and 51 color cosmetics containing lycopene. Typical products such as lycopene moisturizing lotion, etc., have whitening and anti-aging effects. Domestic products include lycopene whitening essence smear needle, which has antioxidant, anti-allergic and whitening effects.
★ Food and Beverages: Tomato Extract Lycopene 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.
GNPD data shows that there are 20 new products: 7 in bread, breakfast cereals, etc.; 7 in processed meat, fish and eggs; 7 in dairy products; 6 in chocolate and confectionery; sauces and seasonings 5; dessert and ice cream 5. A related Chinese patent introduces an application method of lycopene in dairy products. The application of lycopene in dairy products not only maintains the nutrition of dairy products but also enriches its health care function, can enhance immunity, and is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. and people with cardiovascular disease.
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