Lycopene is a natural red open-chain hydrocarbon carotenoid. Neither humans nor animals can produce lycopene. The current preparation methods are mainly plant extraction, chemical synthesis and microbial fermentation. Lycopene is a functional natural pigment that has physiological functions such as preventing various cancers, protecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, protecting skin, and improving immunity. It is widely used in health care products, cosmetics, food and beverages and other fields.
Main application areas:
Health products: GNPD data shows that there are 177 new supplement products containing lycopene in the world. According to the State Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), there are 31 kinds of health products with lycopene that have obtained the "National Food Health" label, of which 2 are imported health products and the others are domestic health products. These 31 kinds of health products are mainly used for antioxidant, delaying aging, enhancing immunity, regulating blood lipids, etc. Among them, 2 are tablets, 1 is oil, and the rest are capsules.
Cosmetics: GNPD data shows that there are 81 new skin care products containing lycopene and 51 types of makeup. Typical products such as lycopene moisturizing lotion have whitening and anti-aging effects. Domestic products include lycopene whitening essence applicator needles, which have antioxidant, anti-allergic, and whitening effects.
Food and Beverage: Lycopene In the food and beverage segment, lycopene has received “novel food” approval in Europe and GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status in the United States, with non-alcoholic beverages being the most popular. GNPD data shows that there are 20 new products: 7 in the fields of bread and breakfast cereals; 7 in the field of processed meat, fish and eggs; 7 in the field of dairy products; 6 in the field of chocolate and candy; sauces and seasonings 5 types; 5 types of desserts and ice cream. Chinese patent 200810017681 introduces a method of applying lycopene in dairy products. Applying it to dairy products not only maintains the nutrition of dairy products but also enriches its health care functions.
Post time: Nov-15-2023