Lycopene is a bright red carotenoid hydrocarbon found in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons, gac melons, and papayas, Can be used as food color.
Lycopene is an antioxidant that belongs to the carotenoid group. It’s found in high amounts in red and pink fruits, as well as dietary supplements.
Lycopene has shown blood pressure-lowering effects and diets rich in lycopene have been associated with lower risk of some types of cancer. It may also have benefits for skin protection.
SPECIFICATIONS：
Lycopene Oil 5%, 10%
Lycopene Powder 5%, 10%
Lycopene CWD 2%, 5%, and 10%
Sample COA of Lycopene Powder 10%
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ITEMS |
SPECIFICATIONS |
RESULTS |
| Appearance | Dark Red powder | Dark Red Powder |
| Loss on Drying | ≤8% | 5.64% |
| Ash Content | ≤5% | 2.72% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | complies |
| Pb | ≤3ppm | complies |
| Arsenic(As) | ≤1ppm | complies |
| Cadmium(Cd) | ≤1ppm | complies |
| Mercury(Hg) | ≤0.1ppm | complies |
| Cold water soluble | complies | complies |
| Assay | ≥10% | 10.27% |
| Microbial test | ||
| Total plate count | ≤1000cfu/g | complies |
| Fungi and yeast | ≤100cfu/g | complies |
| E.Coli | ≤30MPN/100g | negative |
| salmonella | negative | negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | negative | negative |
Storage: if the product packaging has been opened, please make sure that the remaining materials be vacuumized and sealed completely in cool and dry place.
Shelf life: two years when the product must be not opened and stored in dark place and the temperature remains bellowing at 18 degrees Celsius.
