Lycopene is a bright red carotenoid hydrocarbon. It is not present in strawberries or cherries. Although lycopene is chemically a carotene, it has no vitamin A activity.

In plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms, lycopene is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of many carotenoids, including beta-carotene, which is responsible for yellow, orange, or red pigmentation, photosynthesis, and photoprotection. Like all carotenoids, lycopene is a tetraterpene. It is insoluble in water. Eleven conjugated double bonds give lycopene its deep red color. Owing to the strong color, lycopene is useful as a food coloring (registered as E160d) and is approved for use in the USA, Australia and New Zealand (registered as 160d) and the European Union.

Lycopene isn'tsoluble in water, which limits its usage. We process lycopene by embedding technology to make it soluble in water and expand it to be used in more fields.

Storage Instructions

This is a sensitive ingredient. Please follow the instruction below:

• Storage Requirement: Store in a cool, dry and dark place away from light, heat and oxygen.
• Storage Condition: Below 25 degrees celsius. Once opened, use it up as soon as possible.

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