Why do food manufacturers favor lycopene raw materials?
Lycopene is a carotenoid primarily found in red fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and watermelons. It possesses powerful antioxidant properties, with an antioxidant capacity more than twice that of beta-carotene and 100 times that of vitamin E. It is widely used as a natural coloring agent and is increasingly applied in functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Purchasing lycopene, leveraging its antioxidant advantages, aligns with consumers' core demands for natural, safe, and highly effective functional ingredients, contributing to product differentiation and brand value enhancement.
I.Lycopene production process
II. Advantages of Lycopene Compared to Tomatoes
High-purity lycopene has a higher bioavailability than raw tomatoes. This is because crushing and heating break down cell walls, releasing lycopene. Heating to temperatures above 100℃ further alters the lycopene structure, transforming it into a more readily available form.
Humans and animals cannot synthesize carotenoids, so lycopene must be obtained through diet. Our YTBIO lycopene is extracted from carefully selected natural tomatoes, boasting high purity, high activity, and strong antioxidant properties. With a complete range of raw material specifications and stable, compliant quality, it is suitable for addition to various fields such as food, health products, and cosmetics. Factory direct supply offers high cost-effectiveness, making it an excellent choice for your natural lycopene raw material needs.
Ⅲ.Lycopene Benefits
Powerful Antioxidant Effects: Free radicals, produced by the body's metabolism, are highly oxidizing and contribute to aging, weakened immunity, diabetes, and other diseases. Lycopene possesses strong antioxidant properties, scavenging free radicals, reducing lipid oxidation, enhancing the activity of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase, and lowering malondialdehyde levels, thereby delaying aging. It also reduces wrinkles and freckles and whitens the skin.
Maintaining Cardiovascular Health: Lycopene plays a role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that higher levels of lycopene in the blood are associated with a lower risk of arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and mortality.
Lowering Blood Lipids and Blood Pressure: Lycopene supplementation can inhibit the formation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol oxidation products, preventing coronary heart disease and playing a positive role in controlling blood lipids and blood pressure.
Ⅳ.Does YTBIO Lycopene support OEM/ODM customization projects?
YTBIO Lycopene supports OEM/ODM customization for all categories, including different content levels. It can be made into various dosage forms such as soft capsules, tablets, and solid beverages. Packaging services include private labeling, design, contract manufacturing, sampling, small-batch trial orders, and full-service private labeling.
 |  |
Ⅴ.Lycopene industry development trends
Data shows that the trend of new product launches containing lycopene in the global food, beverage, and healthcare categories is rapidly increasing, indicating a very promising application prospect and substantial demand. As the application of lycopene in food gradually expands, the range of applications in the food sector is becoming increasingly diverse.
Ⅵ.What aspects should be considered when purchasing lycopene?
Purity content
Raw material processing
Compliance and safety
Dosage form stability
Testing qualifications
Applicable applications
Why choose Ytbio products?
Email: sales@sxytbio.com
WhatsApp/phone: +86 17782577059