Wholesale Tomato Extract Lycopene Powder/Softgel

Lycopene Powder Properties

Lycopene Powder/Softgel Introduction

Lycopene is carotene, the most commonly found plant carotenoids. The presence of lycopene provides a red color and includes plant origin-based sources: tomatoes, rosehips, watermelon, papaya, pink grapefruit, and guava. Among these sources, the most abundant source is tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum L.), with concentrations ranging from 0.9–4.2 mg/100 g depending upon the variety.

The presence of lycopene in the plants assists in photosynthesis by absorbing carotenoids and protecting against photo-oxidative damage. The established function of lycopene acts as a pro-vitamin A in the human body. Still, the chemical structure of lycopene lacks the β-ionone ring structure required to form vitamin A. Therefore, it has no pro-vitamin A activity.

What is tomato extract lycopene powder?

Lycopene is a type of carotenoid with a potent antioxidant property that exhibits the highest physical quenching rate constant with singlet oxygen. 

Lycopene is also known as natural tomato extract, Lycopersicon esculentum, LYC-O-MATO, Lycomato, Lycored, etc. The CAS number of lycopene is 502-65-8, and the molecular weight is 536.9. The molecular formula of lycopene is C40H56, and the color of lycopene is usually red to pink. But sometimes, the color variation depends upon the source.

Lycopene is insoluble in water and nearly insoluble in methanol and ethanol. But lycopene is soluble in organic solvents like carbon disulfide, chloroform, benzene, ethyl ether, and petroleum ether.

As a nutrient, lycopene is not essential for humans, but it has been shown health benefits for the heart, prostate, and other diseases.

Lycopene Sources

Tomato is the primary source of red-colored lycopene. Grapefruit contains pink-colored lycopene. However, other carotenoid pigments containing foods are also lycopene sources.

Constituents of natural tomato extracts

Tomato extract contains nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), folate, and potassium. Some bioactive phytochemicals like carotenoids and polyphenols are significantly present in tomato extract. Also, lycopene, phytoene, and β-carotene are the carotenoid component of tomatoes. Meanwhile, Flavonoids, flavanones, and flavones are primary polyphenols in tomato extract.

Lycopene forms and specifications

Lycopene has different forms based on their specifications, like lycopene 5%, lycopene 6%, lycopene 10%, and lycopene 15%. Lycopene manufacturers and suppliers transport the ordered items through different courier services like DHL and UPS via air or sea. Usually, the package details of lycopene include 1kg/bag and 25kg/drum. 

Lutein and lycopene

Lutein and lycopene are two common health-promoting carotenoids. The molecular formula of lutein is C40H56O2, and the molecular weight is 568.871. Lutein belongs to the xanthophyll family of carotenoids. The human retina and macula contain lutein pigment. Leafy green vegetables, fruits, maize, sweet corn, sweet pepper, peas, and egg yolk are good sources of lutein. The CAS number of lutein is 127-40-2. Xanthophylls, Bo-Xan, Vegetable luteol, etc., are other alternatives for lutein. Lutein is lipophilic in nature and generally insoluble in water. Lutein is yellow. Lutein is a macula carotenoid that protects light-dependent damage by filtering blue light and scavenging reactive intermediates generated in photooxidation.

Lycopene and lutein are essential carotenoids. Lycopene and lutein are essential carotenoids lutein and lycopene. Lycopene is not a necessary nutrient. However, like other substances found in fruits and vegetables, it may be vital for optimal health.

Lycopene has different CAS numbers, molecular structure, molecular weight, solubility, and color, and its antioxidant effect also acts from a different perspective. Oral supplementation of lycopene acts as a sun protectant and contributes to skin health maintenance.

How does lycopene work

Lycopene inhibits the proliferation and progression of different cancer cells, like prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. Meanwhile, lycopene protects against metabolic syndromes, such as cardiovascular diseases, by improving ventricular remodeling and vascular and endothelial function. Lycopene can reduce atherosclerotic plaque size and arterial stiffness. Lycopene acts as a natural neuroprotective agent that contributes to cognitive longevity. Lycopene has therapeutic benefits against neuronal diseases like depression, cerebral ischemia, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, subarachnoid hemorrhage, Alzheimer’s disease, and Huntington’s disease. Lycopene effectively improves skin health and cures skin conditions and oral and dental infections.

Lycopene Manufacturing Process

Lycopene is extracted from fruits and vegetables that contain carotene. Multiple extraction methods are established for the lycopene manufacturing process Super Critical Fluid Extraction, Solvent Extraction with Filter Medium, Liquid-liquid Solvent Extraction, etc. Among these different methods, Solvent Extraction with a Filter Medium is a widely used method. Tomato paste and acetone, petroleum ether, chloroform, and hexane are other solvents used in the Solvent Extraction method of lycopene. 

For extraction of lycopene, tomato paste is added to a solution of 30% potassium hydroxide in methyl alcohol. The mixture is vigorously stirred to prepare a good combination. Then keep the medicine overnight at five °C temperature. The next day, the saponified paste is mixed with distilled water. Then disperse the paste by adding sufficient filter aid and spread it on a thinly filter-aid-precoated filter paper (24 cm, no. 595 S&S) in a large suction funnel. Distilled water is repeatedly used for washing the filtrate lump to make it alkali-free. The outcome of this process is to get an almost colorless filtrate. However, the prepared lump must be covered with liquid during washing, and an average of 10 to 15 minutes is required for washing the process. A tight seal requires during the washing and extracting of the lycopene. 

The extracted lycopene from the lump is collected on the filter. A required amount of acetone is needed for suction. The acetone is heated to 350C before extraction to avoid the impact of reduction of temperature due to the fast evaporation of acetone under low pressure. Almost 25 to 30 minutes are required for washing and extracting. The first two charges need to discard because of low lycopene concentration. Then, red crystals of lycopene glitter in the filtrate and can be filtered off immediately after extraction. The crystals settle to the bottom of a tall cylinder, and a better yield with less effort can be obtained provided at a low temperature (almost 0°F). The carotenes other than lycopene present in the solution can be decanted.

Lycopene Benefits

Prostate Health

Lycopene-rich foods can potentially lower the risk of cancer by about 30 to 40%. The dietary intake of lycopene is inversely linked with the risk of prostate cancer, as lycopene effectively inhibits the growth of prostate cancer cells. [11] Clinical trials have shown that lycopene supplements with 30 mg/day in the form of tomato-based pasta sauce or oleoresin tablets for one month of intake of radical prostatectomy can reduce the positive margin plasma prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and cancer volume. Furthermore, in clinical trials, it has been observed that prostate cancer-specific mortality outcome was more satisfactory in treatment with androgen deprivation by combining lycopene supplements and orchidectomy. 

Unlike Tribulus Terrestris Saponins and Icariin, which improve sexual performance, lycopene is more involved in protecting the prostate. Commonly used as a health supplement.

Supports the immune system

Lycopene is a potent antioxidant derived from carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables. Lycopene itself is a red-pigmented carotenoid and acts as a free radical scavenger. The antioxidant property of lycopene leads to a reduction of lipid peroxidation and reactive oxygen species-related DNA damage. Hence it boosts overall immunity.

Support vascular health

Lycopene protects against cardiovascular disease. Multiple biochemical functionalities such as antioxidant scavenger, hypolipidaemic agent, and an inhibitor of pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic factors of lycopene improve vascular health. 

Free Radical scavenger

Lycopene is a potent antioxidant and can trap singlet oxygen. The antioxidant activity of lycopene also inhibits thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances formation.

Skin Health Supports

Lycopene has photoprotective action against UV-induced damage to human skin that may lead to skin aging. [15] Lycopene supplement provides natural antioxidants that significantly improve skin texture. A study result reported that skin density and thickness could increase up to 7% and 15%, respectively, after 12 weeks of treatment. Positive effects were also influential in wrinkles reduction.

Lycopene side effects

In general, no adverse effect is reported after consuming dietary or formulated lycopene in a healthy population. But overdosing on lycopene may cause lycopenemia, which is a temporary orange discoloration of the skin. However, discontinuation of the therapy corrects it naturally. Lycopene may cause fatty deposits in the liver, though significant evidence has not been reported yet. 

Lycopene dosage

A daily 30 mg purified lycopene supplement is potentially beneficial for antioxidant effects against oxidative cellular damage. 

Where to buy bulk Lycopene powder

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FAQ

Does Lycopene Block DHT?

DHT or Dihydrotestosterone is a testosterone hormone derivative responsible for male and female pattern hair loss. Testosterone converts to DHT by the action of the 5-alpha-reductase enzymes. Lycopene inhibits the DHT by regulating or inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase. The antioxidant property of lycopene is to fight against hair follicle damage. 

Is Lycopene Heat Sensitive?

Lycopene stability reduces with increasing temperature and a long healing process. Lycopene is decomposed fast at 1500C or above temperature.

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References:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ejlt.201100157
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3850026/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycopene
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Lycopene
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4616444/