Lycopene

Lycopene (CAS 502-65-8), also marketed as Lyco Vit and classified as E160d in the EU, is a natural carotenoid pigment sourced primarily from tomatoes.

Where is Lycopene used?

• Food and beverage: red-to-pink colorant in sauces, soups and functional drinks
• Nutraceuticals: softgels, capsules and dietary supplements
• Personal care: anti-aging creams and serums
• Fortified dairy and plant-based products: clean-label colorant
• It provides antioxidant protection to extend shelf life in food matrices.

Good to know: Trans-Lycopene is the predominant natural isomer form sought for stability and regulatory compliance. Synthetic and tomato-derived natural variants are both commercially available; buyers often specify source origin for labeling and regulatory purposes.

Commercial specifications

• Concentrations typically 5% to 20% in suspension or beadlet formats