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Lycopene powder

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  • CAS No.: 502-65-8
  • Appearance: Dark red powder
  • Molecular Formula: C40H56
  • Molecular Weight: 536.88

    Feature

    Lycopene is a carotenoid that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be ingested through diet. Lycopene is found in ripe tomatoes, as well as watermelon, grapefruit and other fruits and vegetables.
    Ripe tomatoes contain 4.4 mg of lycopene/100g, and watermelons contain 4.53 mg/100g. Lycopene powder has a better ability to scavenge free radicals than vitamin C and vitamin E.

    Specification-COA

    Test ItemsSPECIFICATIONSRESULTS
    Assay (By HPLC)>20%20.14%
    AppearanceDark Red Fine PowderComplies
    OdorCharacteristicComplies
    Granular sizeThrough 80 mesh sieveComplies
    Loss on Drying≤8.0%4.43%
    Total Ash≤5.0%2.58%
    Heavy Metals
    Total Heavy Metal≤10ppmComplies
    Arsenic(As)≤1.0ppmComplies
    Plumbum(Pb)≤3.0ppmComplies
    Cadmium(Cd)≤1.0ppmNegative
    Mercury(Hg)≤0.1ppmNegative
    Microbiological control
    Total plate count≤1000cfu/gComplies
    Yeast & mold≤100cfu/gComplies
    Escherichia coli≤30 MPN/100gComplies
    SalmonellaNegativeNegative
    Staphylococcus aureusNegativeNegative
    Storage Conditions:Store in cool & dry place, keep away from strong light and heat
    Storage Temperature(Min-Max):0-180℃

    Function

    1. A study published in Redox Biology claims that lycopene can delay brain aging and alleviate age-related cognitive impairment.
    2. Lycopene can also protect cardiovascular health and reduce serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
    3. Alcohol sobering effect. It can help reduce the damage of alcohol to the liver.
    4. Studies have found that lycopene can not only reduce the damage of harmful substances to cells, but also reduce the risk of prostate cancer in people who eat tomatoes or tomato products every week.
      Lycopene is fat-soluble, so it is better absorbed and utilized when eaten with foods with a little oil.

    What is lycopene powder used for?

    1. A food additive with both nutritional and coloring effects.
      The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Joint Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have recognized lycopene as a food additive.
    2. In addition, tomato extract lycopene is more commonly used in health foods and cosmetics. It has the effects of delaying aging, protecting cardiovascular health, and protecting the skin.

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